What category is the 2021 Herald Cafe 125?

General information
Category	Allround
Model	Herald Cafe 125
Year	2021
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Exhaust system	Chrome
Transmission type	Chain (final drive)
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Air
Fuel system	Carburettor
Top speed	112.0 km/h (69.6 mph)
Power	9.9 HP (7.2 kW)
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	Wire spoked
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Frame type	Steel
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons)
Seat height	740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.0786 HP/kg
Dry weight	126.0 kg (277.8 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	UK brand.
Starter	Electric
Color options	Black, Red

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

10 hp

Peak Power

14.5s

0-60 mph

69.6 mph

Top Speed

Best For

Track10%

City78%

Cornering40%

Daily Riding65%

Touring20%

Passenger25%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is a friendly, low-intimidation machine best suited to new riders or those returning to biking after a break.
Purpose	It's built for relaxed café-racer styling and short urban or suburban rides rather than outright performance.
Rider Fit	The low seat height and light dry weight make it easy to handle for shorter or less physically strong riders.
Character	It has a classic, retro café-racer charm with modest power delivered through a simple, air-cooled single-cylinder engine.
Not Ideal For	It's not for riders seeking highway speed, long-distance touring comfort, or two-up passenger performance.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

Rider Fit Visualizer

2021 Herald Cafe 125 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 740mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2021 Herald Cafe 125, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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