The industry needed a blood newer, younger, low-cost, easily approachable CBR125R able to pay people not otherwise be considered a motorcycle. It 'also introduced a new generation of young drivers racing through the streets CBR125R Challenge Series spec open to riders aged 13 and upwards.
In addition to the different color variations between model years, the bike performed relatively well in the showroom without modification. But with sales flattening CBR125R, it was time to rejuvenate the small sport bike, so in 2011 he received a facelift important.
The most obvious change is in the body, which now closely resembles the new CBR250R (himself, taking styling cues from the VFR1200F). Although his body is identical to the 250, which applies only to 125. This is mainly because the plastic is in a double steel beam section pentagonal, compared with double-tube steel beam in the 250.
Also new is a bit edgy with exhaust, CBR1000RR-replica muffler comprising a catalytic converter. As the CBR250R, the 125 is the muffler is equipped with a protective cover that is much cheaper to replace in a reversal of the entire system.
Although the framework has not changed, a number of other important adjustments have been made in the chassis. These include a wider swingarm that extends the wheelbase of 50.9 to 51.7 inches, and a shift to greater than 17 inches, an increase of 1.85 inches and 2.15 before and again to 2.5 and 3.5 inches respectively. Wide wheels get wider tires, moving forward and 80/90-17 100/80-17 100/80-17 130/70-17 and a rear and rubber. Travel has also increased from 4.3 to 4.7 inches front and rear 4.7-inch and 5, respectively.
The changes mentioned above have become a new CBR little boy toy, like a real instrument, such as bicycle riding. The longer wheelbase allows for greater ease of use broad, wide tires tend to remove the bike to fall earlier in the curves, while increasing stability and traction.
We had the opportunity to drive a motorcycle Roebling Road Raceway in Georgia, and it really feels more like a real bike than its predecessor. Management was more neutral, and to plant, and it was easier to move around the wheel improved ergos. Wheel appears to remain relatively small, even compared to the CBR250R, but it breathes a lot of significant presence than in the past.
Part of the bike feel more complete weight has increased. In a way, he earned 21 pounds, now switch the weight to 302 pounds wet, but about 5 pounds can be attributed to additional fuel for the 2011 model means its gas tank has increased from 2.6 to 3 , 4 liters. Another change that may appeal to those who perform maintenance is the fuel filter has been moved from inside the fuel tank outside.
Its 125cc liquid-cooled two-valve single is the same, even if the EFI mapping was revised to improve the bottom-end response. Two tooth crown is also added to reduce the overall acceleration of the better transmission, but 21 mm shorter than combat gear longer than the rear wheel.
Despite these changes, a CBR125R rider ever to hit the throttle-stop in most cases, when the alleged 13 horsepower at 10,000 revolutions per minute is just enough to keep the machine running with the traffic of the city. Do my best to put every inch of my winter Dumped out of the body windblast, I do 74 mph at Roebling front right.
The changes to the bike was considered CBR125R Challenge organizers to give an unfair advantage at the track in the previous model, and it will not be eligible to compete in the series of the season to come.
On the bright side for riders of the road, fuel consumption is claimed to be improved by seven to eight percent, which when combined with the largest fuel tank gives a theoretical range of cruise about 335 miles.
The good news for our northern neighbors is that despite all the changes, the Honda CBR125R 2011 lists $ 3.499 (CDN), $ 100 less than the previous model. The bad news is probably going to compete with Honda CBR250R own, which lists $ 4499 without ABS and a motorcycle is much more versatile.
Of course, when you consider that most runners who are interested in CBR125R is probably right out of high school and a summer job to pay for additional studies CAN $ 1,000 U.S. dollars go a long way, not mention the money savings of the insurance cycle, which falls in the range less than premiums.
A curious observation made by the employees of Honda Canada during a special presentation, they welcomed the introduction CBR250R 125R to the current owners was that they were more interested in day 125R 250R. This was attributed to the 125R achieve a kind of cult status with owners who had a passing interest in bikes, before entering, and was nudged to make the jump in two-wheel bike simplicity, low cost , ease of use and readily accessible presence. It is assumed that these riders are not likely to trade for something bigger or faster, but they can exchange up to a flashy 125R.
How well the new CBR125R is not yet visible, but one thing is certain, has carved a niche in the motorcycle world, or at least north of the border.
