The Honda Forza 125 is a sports GT scooter built to bring genuine touring-style comfort to a 125cc commuter, aimed at riders who want more presence and refinement than a typical twist-and-go machine. It leads its class not through outright specification alone, but through the sense of quality across the whole package, from the fit of its panels to the action of its switchgear, the kind of scooter that feels considerably more expensive than its class suggests.
Its liquid-cooled 125cc single, built using Honda’s eSP+ technology with a four-valve SOHC head and a 53.5 x 55.5mm bore and stroke, produces 10.7kW at 8,750rpm and 12.3Nm of torque at 6,500rpm, delivered through a smooth CVT automatic transmission and an automatic centrifugal dry clutch for effortless, twist-and-go progress in traffic. Genuinely eager for its size, it never feels strained keeping pace with faster-moving city roads or a short dual-carriageway hop.
A tubular steel underbone frame, with steering geometry set at 26.5 degrees of rake, carries 33mm telescopic forks offering 89mm of travel at the front and twin shocks at the rear, giving composed, comfortable damping over poor road surfaces, while 141mm of ground clearance shrugs off potholes and speed bumps without fuss, soaking up drain covers and cracked tarmac without unsettling the chassis. A 256mm front disc with a two-piston Nissin caliper and a 240mm rear disc provide confident stopping, while a 780mm seat height and a 164kg kerb weight keep the Forza 125 manageable at a standstill despite its substantial, grown-up proportions.
An electrically operated screen provides wind protection or a cooling breeze at the press of a button, while huge under-seat storage swallows two full-face helmets with room to spare, and a USB Type-C socket in the glovebox keeps a phone charged on the move. Sculpted, aerodynamic bodywork reduces fatigue over a longer commute, and an 11.7 litre tank keeps refuelling stops well spaced out. It suits the commuter who wants genuine day-to-day practicality without giving up sporty, grown-up style. Available now at GT Motorcycles, your Honda dealer in Plymouth, serving riders across Devon and Cornwall, with finance and test rides available.
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