Honda Z125MA User Manual
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© 2018 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a new
Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a
Honda makes you part of a worldwide family
of satisfied customers who appreciate
Honda's reputation for building quality into
every product.
To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:
● Read this owner's manual carefully.
● Follow all recommendations and
procedures contained in this manual.
● Pay close attention to safety messages
contained in this manual and on the
motorcycle.
● The following code in this manual
indicates the country.
Country Code
Code
Country
Z125MA
ED European direct sales
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A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very
important. Operating this motorcycle safely is
an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about
safety, we have provided operating
procedures and other information on safety
labels and in this manual. This information
alerts you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to
warn you about all hazards associated with
operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You
must use your own good judgement.
You will find important safety information in a
variety of forms, including:
● Safety labels on the motorcycle
●
Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert
symbol and one of three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
3DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
3WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
3CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
Other important information is
provided under the following titles:
NOTICE
Information to help you avoid
damage to your motorcycle,
other property, or the
environment.
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Contents
Motorcycle Safety P. 2
Operation Guide P. 16
Maintenance P. 42
Troubleshooting P. 85
Information P. 102
Specifications P. 117
Index P. 120
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Motorcycle Safety
This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle.
Please read this section carefully.
Safety Guidelines................................................. P. 3
Image Labels......................................................... P. 6
Safety Precautions............................................. P. 10
Riding Precautions ............................................ P. 11
Accessories & Modifications........................... P. 14
Loading ................................................................ P. 15
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Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety:
● Perform all routine and regular inspections
specified in this manual.
● Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame
away before filling the fuel tank.
● Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly
enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in
exhaust gases is toxic and can kill you.
Always Wear a Helmet
It's a proven fact: helmets and protective
apparel significantly reduce the number and
severity of head and other injuries. So always
wear an approved motorcycle helmet and
protective apparel. 2 P. 10
Before Riding
Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally
focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check
that you are wearing an approved motorcycle
helmet and protective apparel.
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Even if you have ridden other motorcycles,
practice riding in a safe area to become familiar
with how this motorcycle works and handles,
and to become accustomed to the motorcycle's
size and weight.
Ride Defensively
Always pay attention to other vehicles around
you, and do not assume that other drivers see
you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an
evasive maneuver.
Make Yourself Easy to See
Make yourself more visible, especially at night,
by wearing bright reflective clothing, positioning
yourself so other drivers can see you, signaling
before turning or changing lanes, and using
your horn when necessary.
Continued
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Safety Guidelines
Ride within Your Limits
Motorcycle Safety
Never ride beyond your personal abilities or
faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and
inattention can impair your ability to use good
judgement and ride safely.
Don't Drink and Ride
Alcohol and riding don't mix. Even one alcoholic
drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time
gets worse with every additional drink. Don't
drink and ride, and don't let your friends drink
and ride either.
Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
It's important to keep your motorcycle properly
maintained and in safe riding condition.
Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and
perform all recommended maintenance. Never
exceed load limits (2 P. 15), and do not modify
your motorcycle or install accessories that
would make your motorcycle unsafe (2 P. 14).
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If You are Involved in a Crash
Personal safety is your first priority. If you or
anyone else has been injured, take time to
assess the severity of the injuries and whether it
is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency
assistance if needed. Also follow applicable laws
and regulations if another person or vehicle is
involved in the crash.
If you decide to continue riding, first turn the
ignition switch to the (Off) position, and
evaluate the condition of your motorcycle.
Inspect for fluid leaks, check the tightness of
critical nuts and bolts, and check the handlebar,
control levers, brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly
and cautiously.
Your motorcycle may have suffered damage
that is not immediately apparent. Have your
motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified
service facility as soon as possible.
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Safety Guidelines
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a
colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death.
If you run the engine in confined or even partly
enclosed area, the air you breathe could
contain a dangerous amount of carbon
monoxide.
Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or
other enclosure.
3WARNING
Running the engine of your motorcycle
while in an enclosed or even partially
enclosed area can cause a rapid buildup of toxic carbon monoxide gas.
Breathing this colourless, odorless gas
can quickly cause unconsciousness and
lead to death.
Only run your motorcycle's engine
when it is located in a well ventilated
area outdoors.
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Image Labels
Image Labels
Motorcycle Safety
The following pages describe the label
meanings. Some labels warn you of
potential hazards that could cause serious
injury. Others provide important safety
information. Read this information carefully
and don't remove the labels.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to
read, contact your dealer for a replacement.
There is a specific symbol on each label.
The meanings of each symbol and label are
as follows.
Read instructions contained in Owner's
Manual carefully.
Read instructions contained in Shop Manual
carefully. In the interest of safety, take the
motorcycle to be serviced only by your
dealer.
DANGER (with RED background)
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
WARNING (with ORANGE background)
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
CAUTION (with YELLOW background)
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
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Image Labels
BATTERY LABEL
DANGER
• Keep flame and spark away from the battery.
Battery produce explosive gas that can cause
explosion.
• Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when
handling the battery, or you can get burned or
lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.
• Do not allow children and other people to touch a
battery unless they understand proper handling
and hazards of the battery very well.
• Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care as
it contains dilute sulfuric acid. Contact with your
skin or eyes can burn you or cause loss of your
eyesight.
• Read this manual carefully and understand it
before handling the battery. Neglect of the
instructions can cause personal injury and damage
to the motorcycle.
• Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or
below the lower level mark. It can explode causing
serious injury.
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Image Labels
Motorcycle Safety
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ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL
WARNING
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING
• The safety stability and handling of this motorcycle may be
affected by the addition of accessories and luggage.
• Read carefully the instructions contained in user's manual and
installation guide before installing any accessory.
• The total weight of accessories and luggage added to rider's
weight should not exceed 105 kg (231 lb), which is the
maximum weight capacity.
• The luggage weight must not exceed 3 kg (7 lb) under any
circumstances.
The fitting of large fork-mounted or large handlebar mounted
•
fairing is not recommended.
ABS INFORMATION LABEL
This model equipped with an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) on front
wheel.
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Image Labels
TYRE INFORMATION LABEL
Cold tyre pressure:
[Driver]
Front
Rear
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Tyre size:
Front
Rear
120/80-12 65J
130/80-12 69J
Tyre brand: VEE RUBBER
Front
Rear
V133
V133
SAFETY REMINDER LABEL
For your protection, always wear helmet, protective apparel.
FUEL LABEL
Unleaded petrol only
ETHANOL up to 10 % by volume
DRIVE CHAIN LABEL
Keep chain adjusted and lubricated.
Freeplay 30 - 40 mm (1.2 - 1.6 in)
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Motorcycle Safety
● Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the
handlebar and feet on the footpegs.
● Always consider the safety of other drivers
and riders.
Protective Apparel
Make sure that you are wearing an approved
motorcycle helmet, eye protection, and highvisibility protective clothing. Ride defensively in
response to weather and road conditions.
Helmet
#
Safety-standard certified, high-visibility, correct
size for your head
●
Must fit comfortably but securely, with the
chin strap fastened.
●
Face shield with unobstructed field of vision
or other approved eye protection
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3WARNING
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure that you always wear an
approved helmet and protective
apparel.
Gloves
#
Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion
resistance
Boots or Riding Shoes
#
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection
Jacket and Trousers
#
Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket
and durable trousers for riding (or a protective
suit)
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Riding Precautions
Riding Precautions
Running-in Period
During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your
motorcycle's future reliability and performance.
● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
● Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.
● Ride conservatively.
Brakes
Observe the following guidelines:
● Avoid excessively hard braking and
downshifting.
u Sudden braking can reduce the
motorcycle's stability.
u Where possible, reduce speed before
turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.
● Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.
u The tyres slip more easily on such
surfaces and braking distances are
longer.
● Avoid continuous braking.
u Repeated braking, such as when
descending long, steep slopes can
seriously overheat the brakes, reducing
their effectiveness. Use engine braking
with intermittent use of the brakes to
reduce speed.
● For full braking effectiveness, operate both
the front and rear brakes together.
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Riding Precautions
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) on Front
#
Motorcycle Safety
Wheel
This model equipped with an Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) designed to help prevent the front
brake from locking up during hard braking.
● There is no ABS function to the rear wheel.
● ABS does not reduce braking distance. In
certain circumstances, ABS may result in a
longer stopping distance.
● ABS does not function at speeds below 10
km/h (6 mph).
● The brake lever may recoil slightly when
applying the brakes. This is normal.
● Always use the recommended front/rear
tyres and sprockets to ensure correct ABS
operation.
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Engine Braking
#
Engine braking helps slow your motorcycle
down when you release the throttle. For further
slowing action, downshift to a lower gear. Use
engine braking with intermittent use of the
brakes to reduce speed when descending long,
steep slopes.
Wet or Rainy Conditions
#
Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet
brakes further reduce braking efficiency.
Exercise extra caution when braking in wet
conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while
riding at low speed to help them dry.
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4.
Parking
● Park on a firm, level surface.
● If you must park on a slight incline or loose
surface, park so that the motorcycle cannot
move or fall over.
● Make sure that high-temperature parts
cannot come into contact with flammable
materials.
● Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes
and other high-temperature parts until they
cool down.
● To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock
the handlebar and remove the key when
leaving the motorcycle unattended.
Use of an anti-theft device is also
recommended.
Also set the alarm system.
Parking with the Side Stand
#
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Push the side stand down.
3.
Slowly lean the motorcycle to the left until its
Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
u Turning the handlebar to the right
reduces stability and may cause the
motorcycle to fall.
5.
Turn the ignition switch to the (Lock)
position and remove the key. 2 P. 26
6.
Set the alarm system. 2 P. 27
Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to protect the engine,
fuel system and catalytic converter:
● Use only unleaded petrol.
● Use recommended octane number. Using
lower octane petrol will result in decreased
engine performance.
● Do not use fuels containing a high
concentration of alcohol. 2 P. 115
● Do not use stale or contaminated petrol or
an oil/petrol mixture.
● Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
weight rests on the side stand.
Riding Precautions
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Accessories & Modifications
Accessories &
Motorcycle Safety
Modifications
We strongly advise that you do not add any
accessories that were not specifically designed
for your motorcycle by Honda or make
modifications to your motorcycle from its
original design. Doing so can make it unsafe.
Modifying your motorcycle may also void your
warranty and make your motorcycle illegal to
operate on public roads and highways. Before
deciding to install accessories on your
motorcycle be certain the modification is safe
and legal.
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3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner's
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
Do not pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar to,
your motorcycle. Your motorcycle was not
designed for these attachments, and their use
can seriously impair your motorcycle's handling.
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Loading
Loading
● Carrying extra weight affects your
motorcycle's handling, braking and stability.
Always ride at a safe speed for the load you
are carrying.
● Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep
within specified load limits.
Maximum weight capacity/Maximum
luggage weight 2 P. 117
● Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced
and close to the centre of the motorcycle.
● Do not place objects near the lights or the
muffler.
3WARNING
Overloading, improper loading or
carrying a passenger can cause a crash
and you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.
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Basic Operation Flow
Pre-ride Inspection (P.47)
#
Operation Guide
Carefully inspect your motorcycle to make
sure that it is safe to ride.
How to use basic features.
• Instruments (P.20)
• Indicators (P.23)
• Switches (P.24)
• Steering Lock (P.26)
• Alarm System (P.27)
• Answer Back System
(P.31)
Starting the Engine (P.36)
#
Start and warm the engine.
Avoid revving the engine.
Acceleration
#
Apply throttle gradually.
Obey the speed limit.
Shift Change (P.38)
#
Before pulling away, indicate
your direction with the turn
signal switch, and check for
oncoming traffic.
Starting the
#
Motorcycle
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Parking (P.13)
Braking
#
Stopping
#
If pulling off the road, signal early enough
to show traffic that you are pulling over,
and pull over smoothly.
Close the throttle and apply the
front and rear brakes together.
u
The brakelight will indicate that
you have applied the brakes.
Turning Corners
#
Do your braking
before entering
corners.
Gradually reapply throttle
when exiting turn.
#
Park on a firm level surface.
Use the stand, and lock the
steering.
Refuelling (P.39)
#
Operation Guide
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Parts Location
Operation Guide
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Fuse box (P.100)
Battery (P.60)
Rear brake fluid reservoir (P.69)
Front brake fluid reservoir (P.69)
Front brake lever
Headlight (P.82)
Throttle grip (P.80)
Spark plug (P.64)
Rear brake pedal
Engine oil drain bolt (P.67)
Engine oil level inspection window
)
(P.66
Engine oil fill cap (P.67)
Brakelight switch (P.71)
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Clutch lever (P.77)
Fuel fill cap (P.39)
Left side cover (P.63)
Seat (P.62)
Helmet holder (P.41)
Document bag (P.40)
Tool kit (P.40)
Crankcase breather (P.81)
Drive chain (P.73)
Side stand (P.72)
Shift lever (P.38)
Data link connector
Operation Guide
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Instruments
Operation Guide
Display Check
When the ignition switch is turned to the (On) position, all the mode and digital
segments will show.
If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your dealer check
for problems.
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SET
SEL
Speedometer
button
button
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Fuel gauge
Remaining fuel when only 1st (E) segment starts flashing:
approximately 1.80 L (0.476 US gal, 0.396 Imp gal)
If the fuel gauge indicator flashes in a repeat
pattern or turns off:
(P.89
)
Odometer [TOTAL] & Tripmeter [TRIP A/B]
SEL
button switches between the odometer and tripmeters.
● Odometer: Total distance ridden.
● Tripmeter: Distance ridden since tripmeter was reset (press
and hold the
SET
button to reset to 0.0 km/mile).
Operation Guide
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Instruments (Continued)
Changing of speed and mileage unit
a
Turn the ignition switch to the (On) position.
b
Operation Guide
Press and hold
c
Press
SEL
button and
SEL
button to select either “km/h” and “km” or “mph” and “mile”.
SET
button.
Press
SET
button.
d
The speed and mileage unit is set, and then the display returns to the ordinary display.
u The speed and mileage unit can also be set by turning the ignition switch to the (Off)
position.
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Indicators
If one of these indicators does not come on when it should, have your dealer
check for problems.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) indicator
Comes on when the ignition
switch is turned on.
Goes off when your speed
reaches approximately 10
km/h (6 mph).
If it comes on while riding:
)
(P.88
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Comes on briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the (On) position with the
engine stop switch in the
If it comes on while engine is running: (P.87)
(Run) position.
Operation Guide
Alarm indicator
Alarm System: (P.27)
Neutral indicator
Comes on when the
transmission is in Neutral.
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Switches
Operation Guide
u Pressing the switch turns the
turn signal off.
Horn button
Headlight dimmer switch
• : High beam
• : Low beam
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Engine stop switch
Should normally remain in the
(Run) position.
u In an emergency, switch to the
(Stop) position (the starter
motor will not operate) to stop
the engine.
Start button
Turn signal switch
SET button/UNSET button/
ANSWER BACK button
These buttons are used to operate
the alarm system and answer back
system.
Alarm System: (P.27)
Answer back System: (P.31)
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Ignition switch
Switches the electrical system on/off, locks the
steering.
u Key can be removed when in the (Off) or
(Lock) position.
(On)
Turns electrical system
on for starting/riding.
(Off)
Turns engine off.
(Lock)
Lock steering.
Operation Guide
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Switches (Continued)
Steering Lock
Lock the steering when parking to help
Operation Guide
prevent theft.
A U-shaped wheel lock or similar device is
also recommended.
Ignition key
Push
Turn
Locking
#
a
Turn the handlebar all the way to the left.
b
Push the key down, and turn the ignition
switch to the (Lock) position.
u Jiggle the handlebar if the lock is difficult
to engage.
c
Remove the key.
Unlocking
#
Insert the key, push it in, and turn the ignition
switch to the (Off) position.
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Alarm System
Alarm system is a device for detecting the
vibration. When the sensor detects vibration
or movement with the ignition switch in the
(Off) or (Lock) position and the system
is set, the alarm is activated.
The alarm sounds and alarm indicator blinks
for about 10 seconds when the alarm system
detects vibration caused by contact or
movement.
The alarm sounds and alarm indicator blinks
for about 60 seconds when the alarm system
detects a substantial change in the
motorcycle posture. After the alarm sounds
for 60 seconds, the alarm system will be reset
in that posture.
Operation Guide
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