Honda Elite 125 FI — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
124.9cc Air-Cooled Single SOHC 2V PGM-FI (Dry CVT) · Source: Honda Elite 125 FI (2017–2022) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda Elite 125 FI (2017–2022) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2017–2022 Honda Elite 125 FI (chassis SDH125T) requires 0.7 L (0.74 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MB, API SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 0.7 L (0.74 US qt) with filter service (15421-K0R-V00 (Strainer Screen)). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 175 kPa / 1.75 bar / 25 PSI front (90/90-12 44J) and 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI rear (100/90-10 56J), paired with 1× NGK CPR9EA-9 / MR8C-9N spark plug(s) and a YTZ6V / YTX5L-BS battery.
Drain only: 0.7 L (0.74 US qt)
R 200 kPa (2.00 bar)
Est. Range: ~269 km (167 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Centrifugal CVT Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MB · API SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 0.7 L (0.74 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 0.7 L (0.74 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 0.8 L (0.85 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15421-K0R-V00 (Strainer Screen) |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 24 N·m (17.7 lb-ft / 2.45 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 100 ml (0.10 L) — SAE 10W-30 JASO MB (100 ml rear reduction gear oil) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 90/90-12 44J · Rear: 100/90-10 56J (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 175 kPa / 1.75 bar / 25 PSI Rear: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 175 kPa / 1.75 bar / 25 PSI Rear: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CPR9EA-9 / MR8C-9N × 1 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ6V / YTX5L-BS (12V 5.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Dry V-Belt CVT Drive — Inspect/replace V-belt and rollers every 20,000–24,000 km |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 125 cc · 9.4 hp @ 7,500 rpm · 10.3 N·m (7.6 lb-ft) @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 740 mm (29.1 in) · 110 kg (243 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 6.4 L (1.7 US gal) · ~42 km/L → ~269 km (167 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 4,000 km / 8,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 16,000 km / 8,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 8,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Sharp-styled urban commuter sold officially in Korea from 2017 with dual LED headlights, digital LCD dash, air-cooled 125cc PGM-FI engine, and 12/10-inch wheels.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Honda air-cooled 110cc commuter scooter platform holding ~0.7 L of SAE 10W-30 JASO MB oil; check oil level frequently under heavy urban delivery duty.