Pursuing the teaser unveiled by Boon Siew Honda a couple times ago, the 2023 Honda Vario 125 scooter receives its formal Malaysian launch, priced at RM7,080. Pricing does include insurance coverage and there are a few color alternatives for the Vario 125 – Yellow, Blue and Crimson.
Employing the same bodywork as the Vario 150 and marketed along with its stablemate the Vario 160 (RM9,998), the Vario 125 is driven by a one-cylinder, SOHC liquid-cooled engine, displacing 124.9 cc. Honda claims the Vario 125 is capable of creating 11.5 hp at 8,500 rpm and 11.74 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm.
Whilst a scooter in the 125 cc displacement class, the Vario 125 is geared up with capabilities typically uncovered in the 150 cc segment scooters. This incorporates LED lighting, keyless start, USB charging socket in the front cowl pocket and anti-theft immobiliser.
Wheel siding on the Vario 125 is 14-inches, shod with 90/80 tyre in front and 100/80 rubber in the rear. Although not coming with Abdominal muscles, the Vario receives a hydraulic disc in entrance and mechanical drum brake at the again with Honda’s merged braking system.
Suspension is accomplished with telescopic forks in front and preload adjustable monoshock holding up the rear. Other riding conveniences include things like a electronic instrument panel and 18-liters of underneath seat storage.