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Honda CR125R Motorcycles

1979 CR125R’79 Elsinore

Engine
Engine Type 2-stroke reed valve single cylinder
Displacement 124cc

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed
Front wheel 23 in.
Rear wheel 18 in.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

 N/A

DIMENSION

 N/A

OTHER
  • Color: Tahitian Red
  • The engine was red; but the shock springs were black
  • The fork boots were black
  • The serial number began JE01-2000010.

1980 CR125R’80 Elsinore

Engine
Engine Type 2-stroke reed valve single cylinder
Displacement 124cc

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed
Front wheel 21 in.
Rear wheel 18 in.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

 N/A

DIMENSION

 N/A

OTHER
  • Color: Tahitian Red
  • The “CR125R” logo on the side of the seat was red
  • The shock springs were red
  • The gas tank was plastic
  • The fork boots were black
  • The serial number began JE01-2000010.

1981 CR125R’81 Elsinore

Engine
Engine Type 2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder
Displacement 123cc

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed
Front wheel 21 in.
Rear wheel 18 in.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Suspension Pro-LinkTM suspension

DIMENSION

 N/A

OTHER
  • Color: Tahitian Red with White
  • The gas tank shrouds were white
  • The engine was red
  • The number plate panels were black
  • The seat was black with a white “125R” logo
  • The fork boots were black
  • The gas tank was plastic
  • The serial number began JH2JE010*BC2000032.

1982 CR125R’82

Engine
Engine Type 2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder
Displacement 123cc

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed
Front wheel 21 in.
Rear wheel 18 in.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Suspension Pro-LinkTM suspension

DIMENSION

 N/A

OTHER
  • It was no longer called Elsinore
  • Color: Tahitian Red (the last year for this shade of red)
  • The seat was black with a white “125R” logo
  • The engine was black
  • The number plate panels were black
  • The fork boots were black
  • The front forks were 38mm
  • The bike also had a single leading shoe front brake
  • The gas tank was plastic
  • The serial number began JH2JE010*CC3000001.

1983 CR125’83

Engine
Engine Type 2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder
Displacement 123cc

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed
Front wheel 21 in.
Rear wheel 18 in.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Suspension Pro-LinkTM suspension
Front forks 38mm

DIMENSION

 N/A

OTHER
  • It was available in one color: Flash Red
  • The number plate panels were black
  • The seat was blue with a white “CR” logo
  • The “125R” swingarm decal was black
  • The engine was black
  • The fork boots were black
  • The bike also had a single leading shoe front brake
  • The gas tank was plastic
  • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer
  • The serial number began JH2JE010*DC400014.

1984 CR125R’84

Engine
Engine Type Liquid-cooled two-stroke single cylinder with ATACTM
Displacement 123cc
Power 31 hp

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed
Front wheel 21 in.
Rear wheel 18 in.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Suspension Pro-LinkTM suspension
Front Brakes Drilled front disc, hydraulic actuated
Front wheel travel 290mm (11.4 in.)
Rear wheel travel 310mm (12.2 in.)

DIMENSION
Wheelbase 1430mm (56.3 in.)
Dry weight 86.8 kg (191.3 lb)
Seat height 930mm (36.6 in.)

OTHER
  • Color: Flash Red
  • The “125R” swingarm decal was red and white
  • The number plate panels were black
  • The seat was blue with a white “CR” logo
  • The fork boots were black
  • The engine was black
  • The gas tank was plastic
  • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer along with a new auto torque amplification chamber (ATAC)
  • The serial number began JH2JE010*EC5000001

1985 CR125R’85

Engine
Engine Type Liquid-cooled two-stroke single cylinder with ATACTM
Displacement 123cc
Carburetor Flat-slide style

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed
Front brakes 21 in.
Rear wheel 18 in.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Suspension Pro-LinkTM suspension
Front Brakes Hydraulic disc front brake

DIMENSION

OTHER
  • Color: Flash Red
  • The “125” gas tank shroud decal was red and blue
  • The wing decal on the tank shroud was red, white, and blue
  • The “Pro-LinkTM” swingarm decal was solid blue
  • The seat was blue with a white “CR” logo
  • The number plate panels were black
  • The gas tank was plastic
  • The engine was black
  • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer along with an auto torque amplification chamber (ATAC)
  • The serial number began JH2JE010*FC6000001.

1986 CR125R’86

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Color: Flash Red
    • The “125” decal on the tank shroud was red with a white outline
    • The wing decal on the tank shroud was red, white, and blue
    • The seat was blue with a white “CR” logo in outline
    • The “Pro-LinkTM” swingarm decal was a black outline
    • The engine was black
    • The number plate panels were black
    • The bike had a 21″ front wheel and an 18″ rear wheel
    • The wheel rims were gold anodized
    • The bike had a hydraulic disc front brake
    • The gas tank was plastic
    • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer along with an auto torque amplification chamber (ATAC)
    • The bike featured a Pro-LinkTM suspension
    • The carburetor was a flat-slide style
    • Engine Type: 2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder displacing 124cc linked to a 6-speed transmission
    • The serial number began JH2JE010*GC7000001.

1987 CR125R’87

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Color: Flash Red
    • The wing decal on the tank shroud was red, white, and blue
    • The “125” decal on the shroud was white
    • The seat was blue with a white “CR” logo
    • The “Pro-LinkTM” swingarm decal was a black outline
    • The engine was black
    • The number plate panels were black
    • The bike had a 21″ front wheel and an 18″ rear wheel
    • The wheel rims were gold anodized
    • The bike had a hydraulic disc front and rear brake
    • The gas tank was plastic
    • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer along with an auto torque amplification chamber (ATAC)
    • The bike featured a Pro-LinkTM suspension
    • The carburetor was a flat-slide style
    • The engine used case reed induction
    • Engine Type: 2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder displacing 124cc linked to a 6-speed transmission
    • The serial number began JH2JE010*HC8000001.

1988 CR125R’88

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Color: Fighting Red
    • The number plate panels were white
    • The “CR125” and wing decals on the tank shroud were white
    • The seat and fork boots were red
    • The engine was black
    • The bike had a 21″ front wheel and an 18″ rear wheel
    • The wheel rims were silver
    • The bike had a hydraulic disc front and rear brake
    • The gas tank was plastic
    • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer along with an auto torque amplification chamber (ATAC)
    • The bike featured a Pro-LinkTM suspension
    • The “Pro-LinkTM” decal had a red outline
    • The carburetor was a flat-slide style
    • The engine used case reed induction
    • Engine Type: 2-stroke liquid-cooled reed valve single cylinder displacing 124cc linked to a 6-speed transmission

1989 CR125R’89

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Color: Fighting Red
    • The new style wing logo appeared on the tank shroud
    • A “CR” appeared on the side of the seat
    • The engine was black
    • The bike had a 21″ front wheel and an 18″ rear wheel
    • The bike had a hydraulic disc front and rear brake
    • The gas tank was plastic
    • The low mount expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer
    • The bike featured a Pro-LinkTM suspension
    • The engine had a Nikasil® plated cylinder
    • The serial number began JH2JE010*KM0000006.

1991 CR125R’91

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Color: Flash Red with Ross White
    • The frame was Ross White
    • The “CR” logo was white, yellow, and orange
    • The seat graphics were white
    • The “125R” logo on the swingarm was red
    • The side panels and rear fender had an integrated look
    • The engine was black
    • The forks were inverted
    • The bike had a 21″ front wheel and an 18″ rear wheel
    • The bike had a hydraulic disc front and rear brake
    • The gas tank was plastic
    • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer
    • The bike featured a Pro-LinkTM suspension
    • The serial number began JH2JE010*MM2000008.

1992 CR125R’92

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Color: Nuclear Red with Shasta White
    • The frame was Ross White
    • The gas tank and air box cover were Shasta White
    • The “CR” logo on the tank shroud was white with a blue outline
    • The bike had a 21″ front wheel and an 18″ rear wheel
    • The bike had a hydraulic disc front and rear brake
    • The forks were inverted
    • The gas tank was plastic
    • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer
    • The bike featured a Pro-LinkTM suspension
    • The serial number began JH2JE010*NM3000006.

1993 CR125R’93

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Color: Nuclear Red and Shasta White
    • The bodywork was similar to the CR250R’93
    • The frame is chalk white
    • The red is a deeper red
    • The “CR” logo on the tank shroud was blue with a white outline
    • The bike had a 21″ front wheel and an 18″ rear wheel
    • The bike had a hydraulic disc front and rear brake
    • The forks were inverted
    • The gas tank was plastic
    • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer
    • The bike featured a Pro-LinkTM suspension
    • The serial number began JH2JE010*PM4000010.

1994 CR125R’94

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Color: Nuclear Red and Shasta White
    • The tank shroud had new fluorescent graphics
    • The frame was new with a different engine mounting location
    • The front suspension had inverted 43mm forks with new valving and seating
    • The handlebars were taller and wider
    • The bike had a 21″ front wheel and an 18″ rear wheel
    • The rear spokes were 4.5mm thick
    • The bike had a hydraulic disc front and rear brake
    • The gas tank was plastic
    • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer
    • The bike featured a Pro-LinkTM suspension where the swingarm was longer
    • The drive chain was now a #520
    • The serial number began JH2JE010*RM5000008.

1995 CR125R’95

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Color: Nuclear Red with Shasta White
    • The seat was blue
    • The radiator cowl was purple
    • The tank had new graphics
    • The suspension had Kayaba inverted forks
    • The gas tank was plastic
    • Rear wheel: 19″
    • The front wheel was stronger
    • The bike had a hydraulic disc front and rear brake
    • The front disc had a protective cover
    • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer
    • The bike featured a Pro-LinkTM suspension
    • The engine had improved response
    • The serial number began JH2JE010*SM6000001.

1996 CR125R’96

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Color: Nuclear Red and Shasta White
    • The graphics were fluorescent
    • The suspension had 43mm inverted cartridge forks
    • The gas tank was plastic
    • The bike had a hydraulic disc front and rear brake
    • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer
    • The bike featured a Pro-LinkTM suspension
    • The serial number began JH2JE010*TM7000001.

1997 CR125R’97

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Color: Nuclear Red
    • The logo was redesigned
    • The lower fork guards were white
    • The “CR” logo on the seat was black
    • The gas tank was plastic
    • The bike had a hydraulic disc front and rear brake
    • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer
    • The bike featured a Pro-LinkTM suspension
    • The serial number began JH2JE010*VM8000001.

1998 CR125R’98

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • Color: Nuclear Red with Ross White
    • The bike had a new twin spar aluminum frame
    • The logos were redesigned
    • The gas tank was plastic
    • The bike had a hydraulic disc front and rear brake
    • The expansion chamber had an aluminum silencer
    • The bike featured a Pro-LinkTM suspension
    • The transmission was now a 5-speed
    • The serial number began JH2JE010*EC5000001.

2007 CR125ROVERVIEW

  • OVERVIEW

    • The CR125R shares a lot with its CR250 big brother: multiple championships, state-of-the-art tech and, best of all, the knowledge that it has no equals when it comes to 125cc two-strokes. Could it be the mind-boggling power? The super-light weight? The tack-sharp handling? Or maybe all of the above? Why not throw your leg over one — and then decide for yourself.

      Engine
      Engine Type 125cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke with RC valve
      Bore and Stroke 54.0mm x 54.5mm
      Compression Ratio 8.6:1
      Fuel Delivery Six-petal crankcase reed-valve
      Fuel Delivery 38.0mm Mikuni TMX with throttle position sensor (TPS)
      Ignition Digital ignition with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance

      DRIVETRAIN
      Transmission Close-ratio five-speed
      Final Drive #520 chain; 13T/52T

      CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
      Front Suspension 46.0mm inverted Kayaba cartridge fork with 18-position rebound and 20-position compression-damping adjustability; 12.0-inch travel
      Rear Suspension Pro-Link Kayaba single-shock with spring-preload, 30-position rebound-damping adjustability, and compression-damping adjustment separated into low-speed (18 positions) and high-speed (2 turns); 12.5-inch travel
      Front Brake Single 240.0mm disc with twin-piston caliper
      Rear Brake Single 240.0mm disc
      Rear Brake 80/100-21
      Rear Tire 100/90-19

      DIMENSION
      Rake 25.75 degrees
      Trail 100.0mm (3.94 inches)
      Fuel Capacity 2.0 gallons
      Ground Clearance 13.8 inches
      Wheelbase 57.9 inches
      Dry weight 197 pounds
      Seat height 37.3 inches

      OTHER
      Colors Red
      Model ID CR125R

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