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The SH125i, one of the most popular scooters in Europe, offers everything that scooter drivers could want - a state-of-the-art, economical four-valve eSP + motor with traction control and automatic start / stop, elegant design, comfort for two, flat step-through, LCD cockpit, LED -Lighting technology all around, 28 liters of storage space, USB-C charging socket and smart key operation. While the proven technology remains untouched for the 2022 vintage, two new colors ensure fresh attractiveness.
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- Preface
- Model overview
- Equipment features
- Accessories
- Technical data
- Preface
The first Honda SH125 four-stroke came onto the market in Europe in 2001 and is part of the SH family, which has sold millions of times and whose ancestor, the SH50, was already on the market in 1984. His mission was stylish and uncomplicated mobility that was also fun. This is how the SH125 became one of the most popular scooters in Europe. The foundation for success: the combination of an economical engine, delightful driving performance and safe driving behavior thanks to stable 16-inch wheels. All of this packaged in an elegant, high-quality design.
The SH125i, with PGM FI injection since 2005, has developed over a decade and a half to become the best possible companion in city traffic and offers the perfect balance between style, reliability, economy and user-friendliness. The history of the SH models is evidence of constant further development, with Honda orienting itself towards the wishes of the users. The aim has always been to offer customers a further improved version. In 2013, for example, the scooter was equipped with Honda's friction-optimized eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) motor and an automatic start / stop system, which improved power delivery and reduced fuel consumption. In 2017, striking design lines and LED front / rear lights freshened the look, and a smart key system was integrated.
The SH125i, which is manufactured in the Honda factory at Atessa (Italy), was last completely revised for 2020 and, in the long tradition of its predecessors, has once again become livelier, more stylish, more comfortable and more user-friendly. Technically, the SH125i continues unchanged into the model year 2022, but the successful scooter shines in two new and attractive paint variants.
- Model overview
It is never easy to improve the SH125i again and again, after all, it is one of the most popular scooters in Europe for a reason. No wonder, because the bestseller now shines with the Euro 5-compliant four-valve eSP + engine, which offers plenty of power and torque with improved fuel efficiency. Traction control is also a bonus that SH125i users will appreciate.
The truss frame allows additional storage space. The geometry of the rear axle ensures plenty of comfort, while the body with its stylish front end lends it timeless elegance. All-round LED lighting and easy-to-read LCD instruments round off the practical equipment. The SH125i with Smart Topcase is available as standard equipment on the German market. Prospective buyers can choose between 5 variants:
- Standard SH125i without accessories
- SH125i with Smart Topbox
- SH125i with Smart Topbox, hand guards and windshield
- SH125i with standard top box
- SH125i with standard top box, hand guards and windshield
Two brand new colors give the 2022 model year a contemporary look, so the SH125i will be available in five paint variants:
- Matt Pearl Cool White **NEW**
- Mat Rock Gray **NEW**
- Pearl Night Star Black
- Timeless Gray Metallic
- Pearl Splendor Red
- Equipment features
3.1 Styling & equipment
- Modern SH125i design with flat access
- 28 liters of storage space under the bench, USB charging socket
- LED lighting technology, LCD cockpit
Elegant but also solid - these were the design cornerstones for the bodywork style and the premium claim of the SH125i. At first glance, the striking front is impressive: the headlight (a disguised "H" made of LEDs) consists of a central high beam surrounded by two low beam, while the position lights are on the top of the handlebars.
In the 2022 model year, too, the elegant look is at the service of the best possible functionality. Its compactness, the flat floor and the upright driving position (important for user-friendliness and the best overview in city traffic) are still distinctive features of the SH look. The storage space under the pillion seat results in a 28 liter helmet compartment. A USB charging socket is also on board.
The flat bench offers a lot of support and freedom of movement, its shape and the slim footboard make it easier to reach the floor when stopping. Since many trips in the city are made with a pillion passenger, there is plenty of space for two people. The foldable aluminum footrests provide a stable step surface for the passenger and are a real advantage, especially when braking.
The chrome-framed rear light is also made with LED technology to match the front. Warning lights for smart keys, HSTC / ABS, automatic start / stop and the central digital speedometer / kilometer display are clearly shown on the LCD display. It is operated using buttons on the handlebar controls.
The SH125i's smart key can be conveniently left in the driver's pocket; there is no need to manually use the key for the ignition, fuel filler cap and seat. The key also has two function buttons: one to switch the smart function on and off and another to start the answer-back function - a signal from the indicators makes it easier to identify your own scooter
If the smartkey is near the scooter, it can be switched on by pressing the main switch. The driver can now operate the ignition, unlock the steering lock and use the toggle switch to open the fuel cap and the seat. After pressing the main switch or activation via the answer-back function of the smartkey, a blue ring light on the main switch indicates that it is ready for operation.
3.2 Engine
- eSP + four-valve engine with 13 HP (9,6 kW) power and 12 Nm torque
- HSTC traction control (Honda Selectable Torque Control)
- Automatic start-stop, economical consumption, complies with Euro 5
The eSP + four-valve engine (enhanced Smart Power) of the SH125i develops 13 HP (9,6 kW) at 8.250 rpm, the maximum torque is 12 Nm and is achieved at 6.000 rpm. Bore and stroke measure 53,5 x 55,5 mm, the compression is 11,5: 1. The compact motor is a masterpiece of mass centralization. The cooler is placed directly on the engine instead of on the front of the scooter. High cooling efficiency also enables the use of a particularly compact fan.
The liquid-cooled SOHC single-cylinder four-stroke engine has a low-friction design. A clever offset cylinder arrangement minimizes the friction between the piston and the cylinder liner. The combustion has been optimized with a modern shape of the combustion chamber and a streamlined intake duct for powerful draft. The outside of the cylinder liner has a fine rib structure, which improves cooling and keeps oil consumption low. The rolling resistance of the gear wheels is minimized through the use of three main bearings.
The fuel consumption (without activated automatic start-stop) is only 2,2 liters per 100 kilometers. The engine of the SH125i complies with the Euro 5 emissions standard. Honda's HSTC traction control (Honda Selectable Torque Control), which prevents loss of grip on the rear wheel, ensures more safety in wet conditions and treacherous asphalt. If the traction control intervenes, a display flashes in the cockpit. The system can also be deactivated by the driver.
With the eSP + engine, the focus is on smooth running and economical fuel consumption. The valve train uses rocker arms with needle bearings, which slide over the camshaft with rollers to reduce friction. Lightweight valves reduce the moving masses, which allows the valve spring forces to be kept low in conjunction with adapted cam profiles.
The automatic start-stop system temporarily switches the engine off after it has been idling for three seconds. A quick turn of the throttle is then all it takes to wake the engine up and running again without having to operate the electric starter. The system can be activated or deactivated via a switch on the handlebar. A special function of the maintenance-free battery monitors the state of charge and deactivates the automatic start-stop system if the current level in the lower range and permanent charging by the alternator makes sense in the case of heavy use.
The ACG alternator also serves as an electric starter. This ensures unusual smoothness when starting, because the otherwise usual noises when the electric starter engages via gears are eliminated. An automatic decompression mechanism contributes to an exemplary take-off behavior.
3.3 landing gear
- High-strength tubular steel frame with underfloor tank
- 16 inch wheels on the front and rear for a safe driving experience
- Large legroom and plenty of storage space
With the tubular steel frame, the 7 liter tank is arranged under the driver's feet to save space, which contributes to greater legroom and plenty of storage space under the seat bench. The wheelbase is 1.350 mm and the turning circle is 2,05 meters. The seat height remains at 799 mm and the weight at 138 kg with a full tank. Lightweight 16-inch cast aluminum wheels and tubeless Michelin City Grip tires in sizes 100 / 80-16 at the front and 120 / 80-16 at the rear are the key to safe handling and high stability on a variety of road surfaces.
The suspension struts offer 83 mm of travel, the spring preload can be adjusted 5 times. The 33 mm telescopic fork with 89 mm suspension travel is designed for comfortable, precise driving behavior and ensures safe road holding. The brake system with ABS has discs with a diameter of 240 mm at the front and rear. The front brake calliper has a two-piston design, the rear brake calliper has a piston.
- Accessories
On the German market, the SH125i is equipped as standard with the Smart Topcase for operating the locking device using a Smartkey. An alternative windscreen and hand protectors for improved weather protection are optionally available.
- Technical data
| MOTOR | |
| Type | Liquid-cooled four-stroke single cylinder, SOHC, Euro 5 |
| Capacity | 125 cm3 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore ´ stroke | 53,5 x 55,5 mm |
| compression | 11,5:1 |
| Maximum power | 13 PS (9,6 kW) at 8.250 RPM |
| Max. Torque | 12 Nm at 6.000 rpm |
| Engine oil quantity | 1 liters |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| mixture preparation | PGM-FI petrol injection |
| Tankinhalt | 7 liters |
| Consumption | 2,2 liters at 100 km / h |
| ELECTRICS | |
| Starter | E-Starter |
| Battery | 12 volts / 7 Ah |
| alternator | 570 W at 5.000 rpm |
| DRIVE | |
| Clutch | centrifugal clutch |
| Transmission | Automatic, stepless |
| Final drive | V-belt |
| LANDING GEAR | |
| frame | Tubular steel frame with girder |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork 33 mm Ø |
| Rear suspension | Drive train swing arm, two struts |
| Rim size in front | 16M / C x MT 2.50 |
| Rear rim size | 16M / C x MT 2.75 |
| Front tire size | 100 / 80-16 in |
| Tire size rear | 120 / 80-16 in |
| DIMENSIONS / DATA | |
| length x WIDTH X HEIGHT | 2.090 x 730mm x 1.130mm |
| wheelbase | 1.350 mm |
| Steering head angle | 26° |
| trailing | 85,2 |
| seat height | 799 mm |
| ground clearance | 145 mm |
| Weight with a full tank | 138 kg |
| turning circle | 2,05m |
| BRAKES | |
| ABS system | 2 Channel |
| Front brake | One disc with 240 mm Ø, two-piston brake caliper |
| rear brake | A disc with a diameter of 240 mm, single-piston brake calliper |
| INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS | |
| Instruments | LCD display with speedometer, rev counter and fuel gauge. Displays for smart key system, automatic start-stop, HSTC traction control |
| headlights | LED |
| Taillight | LED |
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