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Honda NSR 125 F Raiden - [1992]
This edition of the Honda NSR 125 F Raiden is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 SP and the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin.This particular Honda NSR 125 has a 125cc Liquid cooled, Four stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1992 NSR 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 NSR 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 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda NSR 125 F Raiden in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1992 Honda NSR 125 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 125cc 5 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 12 bhp (8 kW) @ 9500 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 Reed Valve Four stroke unit throws out torque of 11.0 lb-ft (14.9 Nm) @ 8000 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 ABS SE [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda NSR 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2014 Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1992 Honda NSR 125 F Raiden.
The 1992 Honda NSR 125 F Raiden has a Power to weight ratio of 82.7 bhp per ton and 76.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 NSR 125 competing with the 2014 Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC [107.1 bhp\ton] and the 2020 Yamaha MT-125 Single Cylinder [107.1 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 NSR 125 generating around 76.2 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 2015 Yamaha MT-25 Twin Cylinder [101.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 2021 Yamaha MT-25 Twin Cylinder [101.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 44.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 45.7 secs, this makes the Honda NSR 125 F Raiden similar in acceleration to the 1994 Honda NSR 125 F Raiden (44.7 secs) and the 2004 Yamaha VR 300 Versity (44.8 secs). This Honda NSR 125 F Raiden 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 1992 Honda NSR 125 F Raiden and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700
When talking about the performance of the 1992 Honda NSR 125 F Raiden 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 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 (0 secs) and the 2012 Honda NC 700 S DCT (0 secs).
The 1992 version of the Honda NSR 125 F Raiden has a maximum speed of 80mph.
Top Speed of the 1992 NSR 125 equals the 2020 Honda CBR 300 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1992 Honda NSR 125 F Raiden then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
