Honda NSR 125 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda NSR 125 R motorcycle specifications include a 124.8 cc (7.62 cu in) engine, power of 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 132 kg (291 lb).

Key specifications

2001Year released
125 ccDisplacement
15 hpPower
15.0 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
132 kgDry weight
800 mmSeat height
13 LFuel tank
1,345 mmWheelbase

How the Honda NSR 125 R compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Engine power15 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 72% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Honda models.

Displacement125 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 78% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 15th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height800 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 66th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity13 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power22nd

15 hp — more powerful than about 22% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement15th

125 cc — larger displacement than about 15% of Honda models.

Seat height66th

800 mm — taller than about 66% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity49th

13 L — larger than about 49% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,345 mm
This bike

1,345

Honda avg

1,431

6% below average.

Seat height800 mm
This bike

800

Honda avg

780

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 125 cc • 15 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,345 mmSeat 800 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/80-17 front / 130/70-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/80-17
Rear tire size 130/70-17
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.114 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 113.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 120.2 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99:1 (Square)

Model information

Year released 2001
Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 124.8 cc (7.62 cu in)
Power 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 9,500 rpm
Torque 15.0 Nm (1.5 kgf-m or 11.1 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 54.0 x 54.5 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel system Carburettor

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 125 mm (4.9 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/80-17
Rear tire 130/70-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 132 kg (291 lb)
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,345 mm (53.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.00 L (3.43 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.1136 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.