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Honda XR 125 L - [2009]
This edition of the Honda XR 125 L is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade C-ABS Repsol Repl and the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Performance Edition.This particular Honda XR 125 has a 124cc 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 230 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 2009 XR 125 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XR 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 XR 125 L in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
The 2009 Honda XR 125 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 124cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 11.1 bhp (8 kW) @ 8500 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) @ 7000 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-S 125 DOHC [8.1 lb-ft (10.9 Nm) @ 8500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XR 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1978 Suzuki GP 100 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2009 Honda XR 125 L.
The 2009 Honda XR 125 L has a Power to weight ratio of 74.4 bhp per ton and 48.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 XR 125 competing with the 1978 Suzuki GP 100 Single Cylinder [99.1 bhp\ton] and the 1980 Yamaha RS 100 Single [99.0 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 XR 125 generating around 48.9 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 2022 Honda ST 125 Dax [73.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2021 Honda CBR 150 R [73.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 49.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 50.7 secs, this makes the Honda XR 125 L similar in acceleration to the 2006 Honda XR 125 L (49.6 secs) and the 2015 Honda CBF 125 Stunner (50.1 secs). This Honda XR 125 L 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 2009 Honda XR 125 L and the 2006 Honda XR 125 L
When talking about the performance of the 2009 Honda XR 125 L on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 19 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2006 Honda XR 125 L (19 secs) and the 1977 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder (19.6 secs).
The 2009 version of the Honda XR 125 L has a maximum speed of 65mph.
Top Speed of the 2009 XR 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 2009 Honda XR 125 L then how about a 2020 Yamaha XT 250 Single (76 mph) and the 2018 Yamaha XT 250 Single (76 mph).
