HONDA NSR125R (1989-1995) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda NSR125 was a sports bike manufactured by Honda between 1988 and 2001, powered by a two-stroke single-cylinder engine with an RC-valve system and a redline at 11,000 rpm. The NSR125 designation was taken from the NSR500 MotoGP machine.

The NSR125 series comprised two models, such as the JC20, manufactured from 1988 to 1994, and the JC22 Foxeye, manufactured from 1994 to 2001. The bikes were distinguished by the headlights; the JC20 had a double round headlight design, and the JC22 had a foxy design.

The NSR125 was designed and assembled by Honda Italia Industriale in Rome, Italy. The aluminum cast frame, wheels, and brake assemblies were produced by Grimeca, the engine was manufactured by Girardoni, Dell'Orto supplied the carburetor, Marzocchi manufactured the suspension, and Pagani offered the instrument panel and lighting.

The 1989 Honda NSR125R, the fully faired machine, came equipped with a full fairing, a two-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, dual round headlights, a small windscreen, a center stand, and three-spoke cast aluminum wheels.

The bike was built around a double cradle tubular steel frame with a 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable Pro-Link Manzocchi shock absorber on the rear, offering good suspension performance.

The stopping power was handled by two 316 mm discs with dual-piston calipers on the front wheel and a single-piston caliper with a 220 mm disc on the rear wheel, providing a solid braking performance.

A 124cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine delivered a power output of 31 hp at 10,500 rpm and 21 Nm (15 lb-ft) torque with a peak force at 9,000 rpm.