For the 2001 model year, the Honda NSR 125 R motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 291 lb (132 kg).
Honda NSR 125 R weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda NSR 125 R?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda NSR 125 R is lighter than about 88.1% of 42 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda NSR 125 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 291 lb (132 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124.8 cc |
| Power | 15 hp |
| Torque | 11.1 lb-ft (15 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.15 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 19.4 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.8 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.43 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 233.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 312.4 lb (141.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda NSR 125 R weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda NSR 125 R?
Listed dry weight is 291 lb (132 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda NSR 125 R heavy compared with other Honda sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 12th weight percentile among 42 Honda sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Honda NSR 125 R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda NSR 125 R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 471 lb (213.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda NSR 125 R have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 5.15 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 26th percentile within the compatible Honda sport power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Honda NSR 125 R dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 312.4 lb (141.7 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Honda NSR 125 R weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 312.4 lb (141.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
What is the Honda NSR 125 R torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 3.8 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Honda NSR 125 R engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.43 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.