Honda announces liquid-cooled 125cc single-cylinder scooter-Lead 125 in Vietnam

Honda Vietnam today announced the release of the Lead 125, a liquid-cooled 125cc single-cylinder scooter. The Honda Lead 125 is equipped with a liquid-cooled 125cc single-cylinder engine eSP with high fuel efficiency incorporating low-friction technology. The idling stop system further improves fuel economy. The model adopts Programmed Fuel Injection system (PGM-FI) delivering stable engine performance while also contributing to the high fuel efficiency. As a scooter that brings together running performance and utility at a high level, the Honda Lead 125 is suited for a wide variety of uses.


Underneath the seat lies a large 37L space able to store two full-face helmets. Meanwhile, LEDs adopted for the tail and position lights make the vehicle highly visible. The fuel lid and seat are opened through use of a rocker switch added to an easy-to-reach combination switch operated by the main key. A wide variety of enhancements improve usability, including the addition of a clock and use of highly visible illuminated pointers in the LCD meters. Honda Vietnam will produce 200,000 units of the Lead 125 annually. The vehicles will be sold in Vietnam, and expected to start exporting to Japan in early summer.