Honda's R&D team spends a great amount of resources to build the bikes of tomorrow, and in a way, scoping out concept bikes is a way of looking into the future. The CB125X Concept, announced at the 2018 EICMA show in Milan, Italy, has us curious as to what Honda has in store for the dual-sport and adventure market. Should the bike go into production, it's unlikely we'll see it in America, but it is a sign that Team Red is paying attention to the growing ADV community. 

For the fourth successive year, Honda’s stand at EICMA - the world’s biggest motorcycle show - will feature some futuristic machines in its ‘Design Studio’ area. For 2018, it will showcase two new 125cc design studies by Honda’s R&D centre in Rome which take the new-for-2018 CB125R (Europe and Asia Only) as their platform.

The 125cc segment of the market has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, with 25% growth in the European market in 2018; the concept model, designed by Project Leader Valerio Aiello and his team, offer a very avant-garde takes on this 1/8 litre class.

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.

The CB125X is sure to stimulate the imagination of younger visitors to the world’s largest motorcycle show, as they consider the many possibilities of a life on two wheels.

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Want to see this bike go into production, and even better, make it available to the US market? Let Honda USA know by visiting their website - Powersports.Honda.com and Honda USA's Facebook Page.

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