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Honda CBR 125 R - [2008]
This edition of the Honda CBR 125 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Donald and Bruce Anstey TT Rep and the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Honda CBR 125 has a 125cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2008 CBR 125 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBR 125's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1969 Suzuki T 125 II Stinger | 1969cc.1969 Suzuki T 125 II Stinger | 1969cc.
Weighing in at 127 kgs (279 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 125 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI, give or take 50kg.
The 2008 Honda CBR 125 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 125cc 2 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 13.6 bhp (10 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 7.8 lb-ft (10.6 Nm) @ 8250 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 Twin [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CBR 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1981 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2008 Honda CBR 125 R.
The 2008 Honda CBR 125 R has a Power to weight ratio of 107.0 bhp per ton and 61.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 CBR 125 competing with the 1981 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder [132.0 bhp\ton] and the 1981 Yamaha SR 400 SOHC [131.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CBR 125 generating around 61.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2004 Yamaha VR 300 Versity [86.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 1977 Yamaha DT 125 Two Stroke [86.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 34.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 35.3 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 125 R similar in acceleration to the 2020 Yamaha MT-125 Single Cylinder (34.5 secs) and the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC (34.5 secs). This Honda CBR 125 R also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2008 Honda CBR 125 R and the 1981 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 2008 Honda CBR 125 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1981 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder (0 secs) and the 2006 Honda CRE 125 Baja Honda Moto s.p.a (0 secs).
The 2008 version of the Honda CBR 125 R has a maximum speed of 70mph.
Top Speed of the 2008 CBR 125 equals the 1994 Suzuki LS 400 Savage
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2008 Honda CBR 125 R then how about a 1994 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph) and the 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph).
Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere
Engine Capacity: 1199 cc
Top Speed: 132 mph
Quarter Mile: 11.8 secs @ 0 mph
