Honda CBR125R

Quick Review by Maxabout Team

Honda is a Japan-based company particularly dealing with the manufacturing of automobiles and motorcycles since 1959. Now it has become the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. Honda CBR125R is one of the best and premium 125cc bikes around the world. It was first launched in Thailand in 2004. This is a speculation that it will be available in India by the end of 2015. Let us check out the details of this stunning bike below.

Honda CBR125R is the bike that thrills the young drivers to race and catches the speed of air. The stylish, soothing and muscular personality of this bike makes it come on the top of the wish list of youngsters. The edgy, big, Y-shaped headlight give it a perfect macho look. It comes fitted with a low seat that offers a sporty riding position and functional utility. A honeycomb cut tail light enhances the aesthetics and performance of the bike. The H-shaped, 5 spoke aluminium cast alloy wheels imparts a striking look. The trendy, black coated exhaust enhances the side profile of this commuter. The black colored rear view mirrors, integrated front cowl, sliced fuel tank and short rear fender, offers an aerodynamic style. Honda CBR125R features a dialogue-analogue instrument console which includes a digital speedometer, digital dual trip meter, digital fuel-gauge and an analogue tachometer. It also bears indicators for pass-light, low fuel and low oil.

The CBR125R has a length of 1946 mm, a width of 704 mm and a height of 1089 mm as its dimensions with a weight of 136.9 Kg. The bike has a fuel tank capacity of 13-litres. Honda CBR125R is powered by a 125cc, liquid-cooled engine which pumps out a maximum power of 13.14 Bhp at 10000 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.41 Nm at 8000 rpm. This single cylinder, 4 valve, 4-stroke engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and a wet, multi-plate clutch with coil springs. The motorcycle has 296x4 mm dual hydraulic disc brakes with dual-piston caliper and sintered metal pads at the front while 220x4 mm hydraulic disc brakes with dual-piston caliper and sintered metal pads at the rear end. On the other hand, suspension duties are handled by 31 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm stroke at the front while mono-shock damper, 126 mm axle travel are placed at the back.

Honda CBR125R has wonderful handling characteristics that offer you a pleasant ride. The wheelbase of 1313 mm gives you a stable ride. The high ground clearance of 185 mm makes it suitable for uneven roads. The flawless suspensions work very efficiently and deliver more responsive handling qualities. The perfectly placed handlebar offers you a comfortable and relaxed riding position. Tyres are of size 80/90-17 at the front and 100/80-17 at the rear end that gives a stable ride.