| MODEL | HONDA NS 125R 1988 |
| Year | 1988 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve induction |
| Displacement / Capacity | 124.5 cc / 7.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 56 x 50.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 23.1 kW / 31 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.1 kgf-m @ 9000 rpm |
| Ignition | Capacitor discharge electronic ignition |
| Induction | 26 mm Dell'Orto PHBH 26 FS carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Multi-disc oil bath |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double cradle tubular steel |
| Front Suspension | 35 mm Marzocchi forks |
| Rear Suspension | Marzocchi shock, Pro-Link, adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 127 kg / 280 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.0 km/lit |
| Top Speed | 164 km/h / 102 mph |
The NS125R was the fully faired version of Honda's Italian-built NS125 two-stroke, produced by Honda Italia with Dell'Orto carburation and Marzocchi suspension. The 1988 bike wore VFR750-inspired bodywork and was a popular learner sportbike, praised for its handling and brakes but criticised for a narrow power band. It was replaced by the NSR125R, which arrived at the end of 1988 for the 1989 season.
