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HONDA NSR 125R 1990

HONDA NSR 125R 1990
HONDA NSR 125R 1990 · Photo: Mike Schinkel, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA NSR 125R 1990
Year1990
Engine TypeTwo stroke, single cylinder, reed valve induction
Displacement / Capacity124.8 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke54 x 54 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power23.1 kW / 31 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque20.85 Nm / 15.1 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
IgnitionCapacitor discharge electronic ignition
InductionDell'Orto PHBH 28 FS carburettor
Start SystemElectric & kick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
ClutchMulti-disc oil bath
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameDouble cradle tubular steel
Front Suspension35 mm Marzocchi telescopic forks
Rear SuspensionMarzocchi shock, Pro-Link, adjustable preload
Front BrakesSingle 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height800 mm / 31.4 in
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight118 kg / 260 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre100/80-17
Rear Tyre130/70-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity10 Litres / 2.6 US gal
Fuel Consumption18.0 km/lit
Top Speed164 km/h / 102 mph
Honda file

The 1990 NSR125R carried on largely unchanged from the 1989 launch bike: a faired, Italian-built 125 cc two-stroke single with a six-speed gearbox, Marzocchi suspension and a single front disc. It sat alongside the naked NSR125F in Honda's European line-up and was aimed at young riders wanting a race-replica look.