Honda CBR125R

Infobox Motorcycle
name = Honda CBR125R


manufacturer = Honda
production = 2004-present
predecessor = Honda NSR125
related = Honda CBR150RThe Honda CBR125R is an entry level learner/sports, 125 cc, 4 stroke motorbike.

The CBR125R first appeared on the market in 2004 and remained unchanged until the release of the fuel injected RW-7 model in 2007. It is manufactured in Thailand alongside the CBR150R, the latter for the Far East market.

History

The CBR125 was introduced in 2004 for the European market with only the speedometer varying between km/h and MPH. Its engine is a liquid-cooled 4 stroke; single cylinder; SOHC; 2 valve; 125 cc power plant producing approximately convert|13|bhp|abbr=on.1

Popularity

Since its introduction, the CBR125 has been extremely popular and in 2005, it was the UKs best selling motorcycle, overtaking another Honda machine, the Honda SCV100.cite web |url=http://www.huntsmotorcycles.co.uk/NewsItems/NewsCBR125.htm |title=Hunts Motorcycles, Manchester : Honda CBR125 is top seller for 2005: |language=English]

2004-2006

The models produced during these years resemble the CBR600F and use a carburettor in the fuel system.

The Repsol color scheme was introduced in 2005 and remained for the following year only as the CBR125RS5/6.

Color schemes

2004 - CBR125R4: Blue/Silver; Black/Silver; Red/Black.
2005 - CBR125R5; CBR125RW5: Black/Silver; Red/Black; Blue. CBR125RS5: Repsol.
2006 - CBR125R6; CBR125RW6: Black/Silver; Red/Black; Orange. CBR125RS6: Repsol.

2007

In 2007, the CBR125R received some major changes and Honda extended the availability to Australia and Canada.

Cosmetic changes

The 2007 model received radical changes to the front fairings to resemble the look of the CBR1000RR Fireblade as well as color changes to the swing arm and front forks which are now black.

Color schemes

2007 - CBR125R7; Tahitian Blue; Millennium Red (Fireblade Red); Ross White (Hurricane White); Graphite Black (Nighthawk Black).

Engine changes

PGM-FI: electronic fuel injection.
IACV: Idle Air Control Valve - operates with the FI system.
HECS3: oxygen sensor to comply with EURO-3 regulations.

References

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External links

* [http://www.hondampe.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/hondampe/Home/Motorcycles/Product+Range/Road/Entry/CBR125R+07 2007 Honda CBR125R] official Honda Australia page for the 2007 model
* [http://www.honda.ca/MotorcycleEng/CurrentModels/Sport/CBR125R7.htm?Year=2007 2007 Honda CBR125R] official Honda Canada page for the 2007 model
* [http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/DispatcherServlet?hidActionDetail=viewproductdetail&hidAction=Lookup&hidProductID=81&hidSelectedProductCode=CBR125R&hidProductName=CBR125R&hidMSGID=11&hidMSGCode=CC125&hidMSGName=125+CC&hidBannerPath=%2FmcStatic%2Fen%2Fpicture%2Fproduct%2FCBR125R%2Fprd_main_Banner.jpg&hidHomePath=%2Fjsp%2FmsgCC125Home.jsp#focusHere 2006 Honda CBR125R] official Honda UK page for the 2006 model
* [http://www.motorcycle.in.th/article.php/Upgrading-a-Honda-CBR-125R-to-a-CBR-150R Upgrade a CBR-125R to a CBR-150R]
* [http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-CBR125RR-2004-current/?&R=EPI-347 Honda CBR125R review] Road test of the Honda CBR125R