Honda CBR125R

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2004-present
Predecessor	Honda NSR125
Related	Honda CBR150R

The Honda CBR125R is a learner legal sports styled 124.7 cc 4 stroke motorbike.

The CBR125R first appeared on the market in 2004 and remained unchanged until 2007. It is manufactured in Thailand alongside the CBR150R, the latter for the Far East market.

History

The CBR125 was introduced in 2004 by Honda to fill in a gap in the 125 cc market left by the discontinued Honda NSR125. It is powered by a liquid-cooled 4 stroke, 2 valve SOHC, single cylinder 124.7 cc engine with a power rating of 10 kW.

2004 to 2006

The models produced during these years resemble the CBR600RR and use a carburetor in the fuel system.

The Repsol color scheme was introduced in 2005 and remained for the following year only as the CBR125RS5/6.

Colour schemes

2004 - CBR125R4: Blue/Silver; Black/Silver; Red/Black.
2005 - CBR125R5; CBR125RW5: Black/Silver; Red/Black; Blue. CBR125RS5: Repsol.
2006 - CBR125R6; CBR125RW6: Black/Silver; Red/Black; Orange. CBR125RS6: Repsol.

2007 Changes

In 2007, the CBR125R received some major changes and Honda extended the availability to Australia and Canada.

Cosmetic Changes

The 2007 model received radical changes to the front fairings to resemble the look of the CBR1000RR Fireblade as well as colour changes to the swing arm and front forks which are now black.

Colour schemes

Australia
2007 - CBR125R5; Tahitian Blue; Millennium Red; Ross White; Graphite Black.
2009 - CBR125R9; Ross White with Candy Tahitian Blue; Black (with Force Silver Metallic); Black (with Millennium Red).

Canada
2007 - CBR125R7; Fireblade Red; Hurricane White; Nighthawk Black
2008 - CBR125R8; Fireblade Red; Hurricane White; Nighthawk Black
2009 - CBR125R9; Firestorm Red; Exclusive Edition; Blackbird Silver

Descriptions:
Tahitian Blue: White accents on Blue fairings.
Millennium Red / Fireblade Red: Black accents on Red fairings.
Ross White / Hurricane White: Black accents on White fairings.
Graphite Black / Nighthawk Black: Pewter accents on Black fairings.
FireStorm Red: Red accents on Black fairings.
Exclusive Edition: Mixture of Red, White, and Blue. Only available at Honda Powerhouse dealers.
Blackbird Silver: Bright Silver accents on Black fairings.

Engine changes

PGM-FI: electronic fuel injection.
IACV: Idle Air Control Valve - operates with the FI system.
HECS3: oxygen sensor to comply with EURO-3 regulations.