HONDA CBR125R (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Honda CBR125R, the smallest member of the CBR series and a downscaled version of the bigger bikes that retained much of their spirit. The bike was the perfect fit for those riders that were new in the two-wheel sport, but also a great economical alternative for the car or big-bore bikes.

The 2007 model came with a major revision that included different front fairings that resembled the look of the CBR600RR and a black-finished swingarm and front fork. Also, the bike featured some changes in the engine department, such as a PGM-FI fuel injection system, an Idle Air Control Valve (IACV) that worked alongside the fuel injection system, and a HECS3 oxygen sensor that complied with EURO3 emission standards.

The model featured a double cradle steel frame with a 31 mm telescopic fork on the front and a single monoshock absorber on the rear, while the stopping power was handled by a 276 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the front and a 220 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear.

As for power, the 2007 Honda CBR125R packed the smallest displacement engine in the CBR series, such as a 125cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled powerplant that delivered an output power of 14 hp with maximum strength at 10,000 rpm and 11 Nm (8 lb-ft) of torque available at 8,250 rpm.

All the power generated by the engine was combined with a six-speed manual transmission and a dry weight of 127 kg (280 lbs), which resulted in a top speed of 113 kph (70 mph).