XR125L (2003 - 2009) review
An excellent choice for learners keen to explore offroad
Visordown
Pros
Versatile and easygoing, the Honda XR125L is an ideal first bike.
Cons
Small engine size feels underpowered when the going gets really dirty
New for 2003 with the Big Red dirt bike family’s styling (to an extent). The XR will cope with day-in, day-out commutes – and you get dirt abilityNew for 2003 with the Big Red dirt bike family’s styling (to an extent). The XR will cope with day-in, day-out commutes – and you get dirt ability
| Length (mm) | 2110 |
| Width (mm) | 820 |
| Height (mm) | 1132 |
| Dryweight (kg) | 119 |
| Seats | 0 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 820 |
| Suspension Front | 31mm telescopic fork, 180mm axle travel |
| Suspension Rear | Monoshock damper, 160mm axle travel |
| Wheels Front | 19 x MT1.85 |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x MT2.15 |
| Tyres Front | 90/90-19 |
| Tyres Rear | 110/90-17 |
| Brakes Front | 240mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston calliper and |
| Brakes Rear | 110mm leading/trailing drum |
| Tank Capacity (litres) | 12 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1358 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 250 |
| Trail (mm) | 89 |
| Cubic Capacity (cc) | 124 |
| Max Power (bhp) | 11 |
| Max Power Peak (rpm) | 8500 |
| Torque (ft/lb) | 7 |
| Torque Peak (rpm) | 7000 |
| Bore (mm) | 56.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 49.5 |
| Valve Gear | OHV |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 |
| Ignition | Digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Cooling | Air cooled |
| Fuel Delivery | 22mm PD-type carburettor |
| Stroke Type | Four Stroke |
| Drive | Chain |
