The Honda NSR 125F is a two-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle with reed valve induction, produced in 1988. It has a 124.8cc engine with a bore and stroke of 54 x 54mm, and a compression ratio of 12.0:1. The induction system consists of a Dell’Orto PHBH 28 FS carburetor and the ignition is a capacitor discharge electronic ignition. The motorcycle is capable of producing 31 horsepower at 10,500rpm and 20.85 Nm of torque at 9,000rpm. It features a multi-disc oil bath clutch and a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is a double cradle tubular steel design and the front suspension consists of 35mm Marzocchi telescopic forks, with a Marzocchi shock and Pro-kink adjustable preload in the rear. The front and rear brakes are single-disc with 2 and 1 piston calipers respectively. The front and rear tire sizes are 100/80-17 and 130/70-18, respectively. The seat height is 800mm and dry weight is 132kg. It has a fuel capacity of 10 litres with an average fuel consumption of 18km/lit. The braking distance from 60-0 and 100-0 is 13.4m and 38.6m, respectively. The standing 1/4 mile time is 15.4 seconds with a top speed of 160km/h. A Motosprint road test conducted in 1988 reviewed the Honda NSR 125F.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda NSR 125F
| Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, Reed valve induction |
| Capacity | 124.8 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 54 x 54 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Induction | Dell’Orto PHBH 28 FS carburetor |
| Ignition | Capacitor discharge electronic ignition |
| Starting | Electric & Kick |
| Max Power | 31 hp / 23.1 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 20.85 Nm / 15.1 lb-ft / 2.1 kgf-m @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch | Multi-disc oil bath |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double cradle tubular steel panels |
| Front Suspension | 35mm Marzocchi telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Marzocchi shock with Pro-kink adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes | Single 316mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/80 -17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70 -18 |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 132 kg / 291 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 18.0 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.4 m / 38.6 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.4 sec / 136.3 km/h |
| Top Speed | 160.0 km/h / 100 mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint 1988 |
