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Honda XL 125 R - [1984]
This edition of the Honda XL 125 R is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Honda XL 125 has a 124cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure - [2010]
The 1984 XL 125 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure and the 2008 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XL 125's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Yamaha DT 125 R Tenere | 1989cc.
Weighing in at 126 kgs (277 lbs) this makes the Honda XL 125 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4, give or take 50kg.
The 1984 Honda XL 125 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 124cc 2 valve V3 1 cylinder engine produces 11.4 bhp (8 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 OHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 7.3 lb-ft (9.8 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 Twin [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XL 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2020 Yamaha Tricity 300 SOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1984 Honda XL 125 R.
The 1984 Honda XL 125 R has a Power to weight ratio of 90.4 bhp per ton and 57.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 XL 125 competing with the 2020 Yamaha Tricity 300 SOHC [115.4 bhp\ton] and the 1982 Yamaha AG 175 [115.1 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 XL 125 generating around 57.9 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 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300 Single Cylinder [82.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 1978 Yamaha DT 125 E [82.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 40.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 41.8 secs, this makes the Honda XL 125 R similar in acceleration to the 2000 Honda XLR 125 Single Cylinder (40.9 secs) and the 1997 Honda XLR 125 Single Cylinder (40.9 secs). This Honda XL 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 1984 Honda XL 125 R and the 1973 Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 1984 Honda XL 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 1973 Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder (0 secs) and the 1990 Honda CB 250 SC Nighthawk (0 secs).
The 1984 version of the Honda XL 125 R has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1984 XL 125 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1984 Honda XL 125 R then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
