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 |
