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Honda CRM 125 R - [1989]
This edition of the Honda CRM 125 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1989. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1990 Norton Commander Police.This particular Honda CRM 125 has a 124cc Liquid cooled, Four stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo - [2020]
The 1989 CRM 125 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CRM 125's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder | 1997cc.1992 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder | 1992cc.
Weighing in at 130 kgs (286 lbs) this makes the Honda CRM 125 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 Twin, give or take 50kg.
The 1989 Honda CRM 125 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 124cc 1 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 29 bhp (21 kW) @ 10200 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 N/A Four stroke unit throws out torque of 14.7 lb-ft (19.9 Nm) @ 9000 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 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI [8.4 lb-ft (11.4 Nm) @ 8000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CRM 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 ABS has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1989 Honda CRM 125 R.
The 1989 Honda CRM 125 R has a Power to weight ratio of 223.0 bhp per ton and 113.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1989 CRM 125 competing with the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 ABS [247.9 bhp\ton] and the 2016 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder [247.9 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 CRM 125 generating around 113.4 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 1979 Honda CB 400 N Super Dream [138.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1981 Honda CB 400 N Super Dream [138.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 16.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 16.9 secs, this makes the Honda CRM 125 R similar in acceleration to the 2015 Kawasaki W 800 Limited Edition (16.6 secs) and the 2015 Kawasaki W 800 Twin Cylinder (16.6 secs). This Honda CRM 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 1989 Honda CRM 125 R and the 1981 Honda CB 1100 R BB
When talking about the performance of the 1989 Honda CRM 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 Honda CB 1100 R BB (0 secs) and the 1983 Honda MTX 200 R (0 secs).
The 1989 version of the Honda CRM 125 R has a maximum speed of 70mph.
Top Speed of the 1989 CRM 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 1989 Honda CRM 125 R then how about a 1994 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph) and the 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph).
