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Honda NSR 125 R-R - [1995]
This edition of the Honda NSR 125 R-R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1995. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 R Thunder ace.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 1995 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 R-R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
The 1995 Honda NSR 125 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 125cc 5 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 12 bhp (8 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 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 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 [10.5 lb-ft (14.2 Nm) @ 7800 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 1983 Yamaha XT 125 Single has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1995 Honda NSR 125 R-R.
The 1995 Honda NSR 125 R-R has a Power to weight ratio of 81.6 bhp per ton and 75.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1995 NSR 125 competing with the 1983 Yamaha XT 125 Single [105.9 bhp\ton] and the 2023 Yamaha MT-125 Single Cylinder [105.6 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 75.2 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 1987 Suzuki SP 200 Single Cylinder [100.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1981 Yamaha RD 125 LC [100.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 45.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 46.3 secs, this makes the Honda NSR 125 R-R similar in acceleration to the 2001 Honda NSR 125 R-R (45.3 secs) and the 1998 Honda NSR 125 R-R (45.3 secs). This Honda NSR 125 R-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 1995 Honda NSR 125 R-R and the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid
When talking about the performance of the 1995 Honda NSR 125 R-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 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid (0 secs) and the 2012 Kawasaki W 800 Chrome Special Edition (0 secs).
The 1995 version of the Honda NSR 125 R-R has a maximum speed of 80mph.
Top Speed of the 1995 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 1995 Honda NSR 125 R-R then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
