Honda NSR 125 R - Specifications & Review

NSR 125 R

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Articleid232826
CategorySport
MakeHonda
ModelNSR 125 R
Year2001

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrontbrakesSingle disc
Frontbrakesdiameter318 mm (12.5 inches)
Fronttyre100/80-17
Frontwheeltravel118 mm (4.6 inches)
RearbrakesSingle disc
Rearbrakesdiameter220 mm (8.7 inches)
Reartyre130/70-17
Rearwheeltravel125 mm (4.9 inches)

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke54.0 x 54.5 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Displacement125.00 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
EnginedetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
FuelsystemCarburettor
Gearbox6-speed
Power15.00 HP (10.9 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Topspeed120.0 km/h (74.6 mph)
Torque15.00 Nm (1.5 kgf-m or 11.1 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
TransmissiontypefinaldriveChain

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight132.0 kg (291.0 pounds)
Fuelcapacity13.00 litres (3.43 gallons)
Powerweightratio0.1136 HP/kg
Seatheight800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

About Honda

Country of Origin: Japan
Founder: Soichiro Honda (with Takeo Fujisawa as business architect)
Best Known For: From Super Cub ubiquity to RC-era racing dominance; CB/CRF/Gold Wing families and bulletproof reliability

Company History

No marque has touched more riders than Honda. The Super Cub rewrote mobility—tens of millions built, step-through convenience, engines that survive astonishing neglect. Behind the charm sat ruthless engineering: metallurgy, tolerances, and manufacturing systems that made reliability a baseline, not a feature. Honda raced to learn: from Isle of Man to modern MotoGP, RC machines taught lessons in breathing, friction reduction, and chassis stiffness that flowed into streetbikes. The 1969 CB750 brought the superbike age; the Gold Wing defined long-distance civility; the Fireblade reinvented power-to-weight; and CR/CRF dirt bikes set standards for off-road agility. Corporate culture prized kaizen and respect for the user—controls that feel intuitive, parts support that keeps 1970s bikes alive, and engines that start after winters of silence. Honda also led in safety and emissions, pushing EFI, ABS, and catalytic solutions early and at scale. Historically, Honda democratized excellence: making the extraordinary ordinary so that a delivery rider in Delhi and a tourer in Denver share the same trust in their machines. The brand’s throughline is simple: engineer the friction out of ownership so the ride can take center stage.

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