Honda Bials TL125 1973 - 1975-1980

1973 Honda Bials TL125 - Classic Trial Motorcycle Specs, Pictures

Honda Bials TL125 1973 White
Honda Bials TL125 photo.
1st Generation. model year 1973

Honda Bials TL125 is Japan's first full-fledged trials machine and at the same time suitable for driving on general roads. Equipped with an air-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder engine with a displacement of 122cc, it was given tenacious output characteristics for trial runs where extremely low speeds were often used. The specifications for trial driving also affected the gear ratio of the 5-speed return transmission, and the 1st to 3rd gears were for trials, and the 4th to 5th gears were for transportation.

The Bials TL125 was a trial bike that was released in January 1973 and could be ridden on public roads. The name BIALS itself is a coined word meaning "BIKE suitable for trial races". In addition, "Trials" is the term used to refer to motorcycle games (and competitions) that involve running through complex terrain with steep slopes and large irregularities, such as rocky areas and mountain roads, but in the 1970s, the correct name was "Trials".

1973 Honda Bials TL125 Features

  • It has all the functions that can be used for trial driving.
  • It is a sports car that can be enjoyed not only off-the-road driving, but also on ordinary roads.
  • A 4-cycle OHC single-cylinder 122cc engine with a particular focus on low-speed stickiness.
1973 Honda Bials TL125
Picture of Honda Bials TL125 1973.
ホンダ バイアルス TL125.
Body color: white.

Release date : January 30, 1973.
BIALS = BIKE + TRIALS, from the meaning of BIKE suitable for trial riding.
Honda Bials TL125 Price in 1973 was : 152,000 yen (national standard cash price).
Production Plan was 2,500 monthly production (including export) in the year of 1973.

1973 Honda Bials TL125 Basic Specs

Type grade nameBIALS TL125
Model change classificationNew release
ModelTL125
Release year1973
Launch month1
Destination/specificationDomestic model
Total length (mm)1995
Width (mm)840
Total height (mm)1095
Wheelbase (mm) 1280
Minimum ground clearance (mm)260
Dry weight (kg)98
Minimum turning radius (m)1.8
Riding capacity (person)1
Motor modelTL125E
Motor type4-stroke
Number of cylinders1
Cylinder arrangementSingle cylinder
Cooling methodAir cooling
Displacement (cc)122
Cam valve drive systemOHC (SOHC)
Number of valves per cylinder2
Cylinder bore (mm)56
Piston stroke (mm)49.5
Compression ratio ( :1)8
Max Power (PS)8
Max output speed (rpm)8000
Maximum torque (kgf・m)0.83
Maximum Torque Speed ​​(rpm)4000
Fuel supply systemCarburetor
Fuel tank capacity (L)4
Engine starting methodKick starter
IgnitionMagnetic
Battery/model6N2-2A
Battery capacity6V- 6Ah
Engine oil capacity*Total capacity (L)1.0
Clutch typeWet type, multi-plate
Transmission typeReturn type, 5-speed transmission
Transmission and operation methodFoot shift
Primary reduction ratio4.055
Secondary reduction ratio4.000
Transmission ratio1st gear 2.769
2nd gear 2.125
3rd gear 1.577
4th gear 1.000
5th gear 0.723
Power transmission systemChain
Chain size428
Standard number of chain links120
Frame typeSemi-double cradle
Caster angle61°30'
Trail amount (mm)105
Brake type (front)Mechanical leading trailing
Rake type (rear)Mechanical leading trailing
Suspension system (front)Telescopic fork
Front fork typeUpright fork
Suspension system (rear)Swing arm Formula
Number of shock absorbers (rear)2
Tires (front)2.75-21
Tire (front) construction nameBias
Tire (Front) Ply Rating4PR
Tire (Front) TypeTube Tire
Tire (rear)4.00-18
Tire (rear) construction nameBias
Tire (rear) ply rating4PR
Tire (rear) typeTube tire
Wheel rim width (front)1.4
Wheel rim width (rear)2.15
Tire standard specified air pressure (at passenger capacity/before)1.50
Tire standard specified air pressure (at passenger capacity/after)1.50
Headlight rating (Hi)25W/25W
Tail light rating (braking/tail light)10W/3W
Speedometer display formatAnalog

1975 Honda BIALS TL125 Specifications

In 1975, Honda Bials underwent minor changes. As for the "Bialus" series, the competition model Bials TL250 (1975) and the moped class Bials TL50 (1976) were lined up.

1975 Honda Bials TL125
Honda Bials TL125 model year 1975
with a little bigger engine displacement and double rearview mirror.

The engine displacement is 124cc. The gear ratio of the 3rd gear has been changed, and it can now be used in a form that connects 1st to 2nd gear and 4th to 5th gear. The fuel tank capacity has been changed from 4 liters to 4.5 liters.

Here the full specs of Honda Bials TL125 model year 1975:

Type grade nameBIALS TL125
Model change classificationMinor change
ModelTL125S
Release year1975
Launch month7
Destination/SpecificationsDomestic For models
Overall length (mm)1995
Overall width (mm)840
Total height (mm)1095
Wheelbase (mm)1280
Minimum ground clearance (mm)220
Dry Weight (kg)98
Minimum turning radius (m)1.8
Riding capacity (name)1
Motor modelTL125SE
Motor type4-stroke
Number of cylinders1
Cylinder arrangementSingle cylinder
Cooling methodAir cooling
Displacement (cc)124
Cam valve drive systemOHC (SOHC)
Number of valves per cylinder2
Inner diameter (cylinder bore) (mm)56.5
Piston stroke (mm)49.5
Compression ratio8:1
Top Power (PS)8
Max output speed (rpm)8000
Maximum torque (kgf・m)0.83
Maximum torque speed (rpm)4000
Fuel supply systemCarburetor
Fuel tank capacity (L)4.5
Engine starting methodKick starter
Ignition deviceMagnet type
Equipped battery/model6N2-2A
Battery capacity6V-6Ah
Engine oil capacity*Total capacity (L)1.0
Clutch typeWet, multi-plate
Transmission typeReturn type, 5-speed
Transmission and operation methodFoot shift
Primary reduction ratio4.055
Secondary reduction ratio4.000
Transmission ratio1 Speed ​​2.769
2nd speed 2.125
3rd speed 1.450
4th speed 1.000
5th speed 0.723
Power transmission systemChain
Frame typeSemi-double cradle
Caster angle61°30'
Trail amount (mm)105
Brake type (front)Mechanical Leading trailing
Brake type (rear)Mechanical leading trailing
Suspension system (before) Telescopic fork
Front fork typeUpright fork
Suspension system (rear)Swing arm type
Number of shock absorbers (rear)2
Tire (front)2.75-21
Tire (front) construction nameBias
Tire (front) ply rating4PR
Tire (front) typeTube tire
Tire (rear)4.00-18
Tire (rear) construction nameBias
Tire (rear) ply rating4PR
Tire (rear) TypeTube tire
Wheel rim width (front)1.4
Wheel rim width (rear)2.15
Tire standard specified air pressure (at passenger capacity/front)1.50
Standard specified tire pressure (at passenger capacity/after)1.50
Headlight rating (Hi)25W/25W
Tail light rating (braking/tail light)10W/3W
Speedometer display formatAnalog
Check also the successor, Honda Ihatovo TL125S model year 1981.

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