Honda CBR125 review - Nicer than an fxr but needs slightly MORE POWER!

[nudemetalz]

And these people that think it needs a DOHC to rev harder, just look at Honda using SOHC Unicam on their CRF250R motocross bike. Everyone else (I think) uses DOHC but the Honda ain't disadvantaged.
It's got the same 32KW as the KXF, RMZ and YZF.
(yes, I know they're race motors though)

[Kickaha]

My GN140 revved to 12500 for two seasons before it let go

They've had a worked FXR and a CBR on a dyno down here I don't think either of them were over 20 RWHP and the CBR is the faster bike

(especially with 60kg midgets on them)

[samgab]

I think they mean 20hp at the flywheel, not at the rear wheel.
So it would certainly be less than that on a dyno, and that even with a properly tuned engine.

So I bought the FXR150 yesterday. Good to be back on a motorcycle again - it's been years since I last rode - and my first ride on the new bike was Hamilton to Auckland, and on a learner licence, so sticking to 70kph!
Sheesh, that is dangerous on the open road!
It's more dangerous driving at 70 with trucks roaring past than to go with the flow of the traffic. But I digress...
As the original review said, the fxr seems to have enough power to cruise comfortably, but after an hour and a half of riding, the seat was starting to be VERY uncomfortable. I don't know how that young fella did his North Island tour on one!

[motorbyclist]

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I think they mean 20hp at the flywheel, not at the rear wheel.
So it would certainly be less than that on a dyno, and that even with a properly tuned engine.

It's more dangerous driving at 70 with trucks roaring past than to go with the flow of the traffic. But I digress...

As the original review said, the fxr seems to have enough power to cruise comfortably, but after an hour and a half of riding, the seat was starting to be VERY uncomfortable.

I don't know how that young fella did his North Island tour on one!

yes, yes, yes and me neither

[Danboy]

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I think they mean 20hp at the flywheel, not at the rear wheel.
So it would certainly be less than that on a dyno, and that even with a properly tuned engine.

So I bought the FXR150 yesterday. Good to be back on a motorcycle again - it's been years since I last rode - and my first ride on the new bike was Hamilton to Auckland, and on a learner licence, so sticking to 70kph!
Sheesh, that is dangerous on the open road!
It's more dangerous driving at 70 with trucks roaring past than to go with the flow of the traffic. But I digress...
As the original review said, the fxr seems to have enough power to cruise comfortably, but after an hour and a half of riding, the seat was starting to be VERY uncomfortable. I don't know how that young fella did his North Island tour on one!

It's well worth taking the seat to an upholsterer and getting another layer of foam inserted under the skin. The extra 10-15mm makes a big difference. And it's a cheap upgrade.
D.

[samgab]

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It's well worth taking the seat to an upholsterer and getting another layer of foam inserted under the skin. The extra 10-15mm makes a big difference. And it's a cheap upgrade.
D.

Cheers Danboy, That's a pretty good idea. I just rode to Thames and back today (just got back half an hour ago) and same problem, sore butt!

So I might get Stu's Trim Shop to quote me up. I know they do good work.

[Damien_Toman]

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......, the fxr seems to have enough power to cruise comfortably, but after an hour and a half of riding, the seat was starting to be VERY uncomfortable. I don't know how that young fella did his North Island tour on one!

Hey, harden up guys!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...nd-on-a-bucket!



Oh, and I'm 57.

Damien

[woodyracer]

I reakon the cbr's are a weapon, ive done 130km/h out of mine with just the road gear stripped off it and some good corner exit speed. Given alot of FXR's a good eat my dust at the racetrack.

They are nicer bikes than the fxr's, more comfortable and have better handling as they are more modern, Fxr's arnt as quick as a cbr to 100km/h.....but fxr's have abit more grunt after 100km/h....

[Ender EnZed]

.........dredge.

[Jonno.]

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I reakon the cbr's are a weapon, ive done 130km/h out of mine with just the road gear stripped off it and some good corner exit speed. Given alot of FXR's a good eat my dust at the racetrack.

They are nicer bikes than the fxr's, more comfortable and have better handling as they are more modern, Fxr's arnt as quick as a cbr to 100km/h.....but fxr's have abit more grunt after 100km/h....

Well so they should they cost twice as much

[motorbyclist]

I've since had a go on a CBR150 - would easily clean up an fxr for sure and I hear it isn't too hard to bolt the 150 topend onto the 125.....

[woodyracer]

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I've since had a go on a CBR150 - would easily clean up an fxr for sure and I hear it isn't too hard to bolt the 150 topend onto the 125.....

wel the aim ive done with my bike is too get it as lgiht as possible, mines 20kg lighter than a road one, and it has about 5hp more power, it dosnt need anythign else

[motorbyclist]

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wel the aim ive done with my bike is too get it as lgiht as possible, mines 20kg lighter than a road one, and it has about 5hp more power, it dosnt need anythign else

still road legal? I intended the review for learner road bikers, not bucket racers (there's so much that gets done to buckets that the original machine isn't really a benchmark)

[woodyracer]

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still road legal? I intended the review for learner road bikers, not bucket racers (there's so much that gets done to buckets that the original machine isn't really a benchmark)

no...could be but i sold the road gear..