Honda MTX125R (1982-85)

The Honda MTX 125R was a single cylinder, two-stroke motorcycle produced between 1982 and 1985. It had a 124cc engine with a bore x stroke of 56 50.6mm and a compression ratio of 7.6:1. The MTX 125R had a 24mm Keihin carburetor and CDI ignition, with a kickstarter for starting. The motorcycle produced 18.1hp at 8700rpm and 15.5Nm of torque at 7200rpm. It had a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive.

The front suspension of the MTX 125R was air adjustable hydraulic forks, with a front wheel travel of 230mm. The rear suspension was a Pro-link setup that was non-adjustable, and the rear wheel travel was 200mm. The front brakes were drum brakes, as were the rear brakes. The front and rear tyres were sized at 2.75 -21 and 4.10 -18 respectively. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 99kg, and the fuel capacity was 9 litres.

The Honda MTX 125R had an average fuel consumption of 20.6km/litre and could brake from 60-0km/h in 15.2 metres and from 100-0km/h in 40.1 metres. Its standing 1/4 mile time was 16.9 seconds, with a top speed of 121.2km/h. Overall, the MTX 125R was a well-rounded motorcycle that offered good performance for a lightweight two-stroke.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda MTX 125R

Year: 1982 – 85


Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder.
Capacity: 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 56 50.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.6:1
Induction: 24mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 18.1 hp / 13.4 kW @ 8700 rpm
Max Torque: 15.5 Nm / 11.5 lb-ft @ 7200 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Air adjustable hydraulic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 230 mm / 9.0 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-link non adjustable

Rear Wheel Travel: 200 mm / 7.8 in
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 2.75 -21
Rear Tyre: 4.10 -18
Dry Weight: 99 kg / 218 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 20.6 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 15.2 m / 40.1 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 16.9 sec / 116.4 km/h
Top Speed: 121.2 km/h / 75 mph

Related models: