The Honda CB125R is the entry-level model in the company’s neo-sports motorcycle line-up. The Japanese brand has recently unveiled the 2021 CB1000R, and now, it has revealed the 2021 model of the CB125R.
Just like its litre-class sibling, the
2021 Honda CB125R does not get any serious cosmetic updates. This means that it
will continue to flaunt its full-LED round retro headlamp, LED blinkers,
sculpted fuel tank, split seats, and sporty side profile. However, Honda has
ensured that this time, that the 125cc motorcycle has enough grunt to give its
rivals some tough competition. That’s right, the 2021 CB125R gains horsepower.
To make the most out of the Euro5 125cc
engine of the motorcycle, Honda has tweaked the bore and stroke sizes which
resulted in an increase of the power output by 1.6 bhp. So the new CB125R
produces 14.7 bhp whereas its predecessor had 13.1 bhp. Yes, this does not
sound much but in this segment, alterations like these make a lot of
differences.
Honda has also updated the suspension set up of the
motorcycle. The front end now features 41mm Showa Separate Function Big Piston
USD forks which should improve the handling characteristics. The braking duties,
however, are handled by the same 296mm front disc with Nissin radial caliper
and 220mm rear disc. Honda also provides dual-channel ABS.
The 2021 Honda CB125R is expected to start
reaching the dealerships in the overseas markets soon.
