Honda got busy during this year’s Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (EICMA). Very busy. The Japanese brand launched one new two-wheeler after another, even adding an electric mountain bike to the mix.
There’s one particular model, however, that caught our attention: the ADV 125. It’s exactly what you think it is—a smaller ADV scooter. It’s got the exact same styling as the ADV 160 (and 150) that we know of in the Philippines, only with more black trim across the body. More bits, like the fairings behind the stepboard and the exhaust, also feature black finishes, but the overall physique remains untouched.
Of course, the main talking point here is the engine, which is a 125cc liquid-cooled, four-valve, single-cylinder SOHC powertrain that produces 9.2hp at 8,750rpm and 11.7Nm at 6,500rpm. Despite the smaller displacement compared to the Philippine-spec ADV, Honda claims the 125 can still do up to 97kph. Also, no surprise, the ADV 125 does 47km/L (WMTC), which is slightly more efficient than the 150 and 160.
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The ADV 125 has 165mm of ground clearance, and its seat height is listed at 780mm (30.7 inches). It weighs 133kg when wet and comes with a Showa-fitted suspension setup. It sits on 14-inch front and 13-inch rear wheels.
Front and rear disc brakes with single-channel ABS and Honda Selectable Torque Control are available on the ADV 125, and like its bigger siblings, it gets a TFT instrument panel with Honda RoadSync. There’s a USB-C port in the front pocket and a sizeable trunk under the seat. There’s also still an adjustable windshield up front, and an idling stop system as standard. The top box in the photos is an added option.
Circling back, we know the ‘fuel-efficiency’ benefits of this smaller engine are minimal, but we also acknowledge that for those who use their motorcycles as a main source of income, every drop counts. But what do you think, readers? Does the Philippine market have space for the Honda ADV 125?
