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The Honda CBR125R is a CBR series '
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made by
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. The CBR125R first appeared on the market in 2004. It is manufactured in Thailand by A.P. Honda alongside the similarly designed CBR150R, which is primarily aimed for the
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market. It has the smallest displacement engine of any CBR motorcycle. __TOC__


History

The CBR125R was introduced in 2004 by Honda to fill in a gap in the ''125 cc'' market left by the discontinued
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. It is powered by a liquid-cooled 4-stroke 2-valve SOHC
single-cylinder A single-cylinder engine, sometimes called a thumper, is a piston engine with one cylinder. This engine is often used for motorcycles, motor scooters, go-karts, all-terrain vehicles, radio-controlled vehicles, portable tools and garden machinery ( ...
engine with a claimed power output of .


2004–2006

The models produced during these years resemble the CBR600F4i and used a carburettor in the fuel system. The Repsol color scheme was introduced in 2005 and remained for the following year only as the CBR125RS5/6.


2007–2010

In 2007, the CBR125R received some major changes. This model got different front fairings to resemble the look of the CBR600RR as well as colour changes to the swingarm and front
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which are now black. Engine changes included the implementation of PGM-FI fuel injection system, IACV (Idle Air Control Valve) which operates alongside the PGM-FI, and HECS3 oxygen sensor to comply with EURO3 standards.


2011–2016

In 2011, the CBR125R received the first major overhaul since its inception, bringing its looks in line with the 2011 CBR250R, which in turn borrows from VFR1200F sports tourer.


Specifications


References


External links


2007 Honda CBR125R
official Honda Canada page for the 2007 model {{DEFAULTSORT:Honda Cbr125r CBR125R Sport bikes Motorcycles introduced in 2004