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Honda NX 125 Transcity - [1989]
This edition of the Honda NX 125 Transcity 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 NX 125 has a 125cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 1989 NX 125 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the NX 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 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda NX 125 Transcity in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1989 Honda NX 125 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 125cc 2 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 13 bhp (9 kW) @ 9000 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 8.8 lb-ft (11.9 Nm) @ 7500 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 NX 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1986 Yamaha DT 125 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1989 Honda NX 125 Transcity.
The 1989 Honda NX 125 Transcity has a Power to weight ratio of 92.8 bhp per ton and 63.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1989 NX 125 competing with the 1986 Yamaha DT 125 R [117.6 bhp\ton] and the 1992 Yamaha DT 125 R [117.6 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 NX 125 generating around 63.2 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 1992 Yamaha TW 200 SOHC [88.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2013 Yamaha TW 200 SOHC [88.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 39.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 40.7 secs, this makes the Honda NX 125 Transcity similar in acceleration to the 1997 Honda NX 125 Transcity (39.8 secs) and the 1993 Honda NX 125 Transcity (39.8 secs). This Honda NX 125 Transcity 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 NX 125 Transcity and the 1982 Honda MTX 125 R
When talking about the performance of the 1989 Honda NX 125 Transcity 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 1982 Honda MTX 125 R (0 secs) and the 1979 Honda CB 125 S J (0 secs).
The 1989 version of the Honda NX 125 Transcity has a maximum speed of 65mph.
Top Speed of the 1989 NX 125 equals the 2020 Yamaha XT 250 Single
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 NX 125 Transcity then how about a 2020 Yamaha XT 250 Single (76 mph) and the 2018 Yamaha XT 250 Single (76 mph).
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