Honda’s Rome-based R&D center has shown their lastest concept models at EICMA. The CB125M and CB125X are
designed by project leader Valerio Aiello and his team, and are
based around the CB125R platform. According to Honda, the 125cc
segment has grown 25 percent in Europe in 2018, so it makes
sense that Honda is further testing the small-displacement
market.
Honda's R&D team spends a great amount of resources to build the bikes of
tomorrow. Concept bikes is a way of looking into the
future. The CB125X Concept is a glimse into Honda's small capacity adventure
market.
The all-white CB125X, is clearly an adventure-focused ‘X’ model, with a
multitude of chiseled lines and solid surfaces that bring to mind the world of
science fiction. The lines are both athletic and clean, while the seat and frame
meet seamlessly in a forward-leaning stance that gives an aura of aggressive
dynamism.
The front of the CB125X is remarkable for its three lights: one central and one
tucked inside each side fairing, to give an added sense of safety in addition to
a unique appearance. It looks like the smaller sibling to the Honda Africa Twin.