Honda XR125L
Now here's a lively invitation to a wider world of motorcycle riding
fun. Honda's small but exciting XR125L combines quick, light-handling
'urban scrambler' agility for cutting swiftly through city traffic with
versatile off-road riding capability. It can take you far off the beaten
path, wherever dirt roads, mountain trails and the thrill of adventure
beckon. The XR125L is powered by a strong and reliable air-cooled 125cc
single-cylinder engine that starts right up with a push of its electric
starter button and seems to go forever on a tankful of fuel. It's ruggedly
built frame and compliant, long-travel suspension combine to offer both
an easy reach to the ground and confident control both on the road and
in the dirt. While it's wide, plushly constructed seat carries two in
carefree comfort. Wide handlebars, well-positioned controls and a responsive
front disc brake also add to the XRL's list of easy-riding pleasures.
A handy rear carrier provides a convenient place to lash down anything
you might need for a day in the country or a trip across town. Lightweight,
compact, and easy on the pocketbook, the XR125L widens your world of riding
enjoyment with ample power, dependable performance, and an easily accessible
welcome to the great outdoors.
Honda XR125L Features
Aggressive Dirt Bike Look
The all-new XR125L was specially designed to give Europe's young street
riders a heady taste of the great outdoors while looking as super-smart
on the street as it does on the trails. True to the XRL's aggressive dirt
bike look, attention quickly focuses on its sharply styled tank-side shrouds,
which project the dynamic off-road look of Honda's most popular race-winning
motocross machines while directing a cooling flow of air to its rugged
single cylinder engine. Two-piece sidecovers feature a number plate design
in keeping with established off-road racer tradition, while the large
front fender bears a strong resemblance to the bright polypropylene unit
mounted on Honda's popular new CRF450R 4-stroke motocross champion.
Bright 35W Headlight
Its bright 35W headlight is encased in a compact polycarbonate shell for
lighter weight and a more aggressive off-road look, and its compact meter
assembly takes position above the steering head, providing an easy-to-read
half speedometer and the usual assortment of indicator lights for confident
operation.
Comfortable Bolt-On Seat
The XRL's broad, comfortable bolt-on seat offers ample room for two, and
an easy 820mm reach to the ground which combines with the compliant long-travel
suspension to provide an ideal match of on-road and off-road riding capabilities
Steel Tube Rear Carrier
A strong, steel tube rear carrier adds to the XR125L's everyday convenience
by providing a handy place to secure larger items. Built to carry up to
10kg with ease and assurance, the carrier's sturdy side rails also offer
a comfortable hand hold for pillion passengers.
Rugged 4-Stroke Engine
The all-new XR125L is powered by a rugged and reliable air-cooled 124cm3
Honda 4-stroke engine tuned for strong low-to-midrange performance and
an impressive surge of acceleration that will appeal to both novices and
experts alike. Its one-touch push-button electric starter combines with
a precise, maintenance-free digital electronic ignition to ensure quick
and easy starts.
Large-Volume 12-Litre Fuel Tank
The XRL's large-volume 12-litre fuel tank offers a long, comfortable range
of riding enjoyment between fill-ups that averages about 300 kilometres
and provides daily commuters with nearly a week's operation before switching
to reserve.
Reliable Brakes/Dual-Purpose Tyres
Braking duties for the XRL's lightweight wire-spoked wheels are handled
by a wide, 240mm front disk brake stopped by a lightweight and responsive
dual-piston calliper, and a reliable standard 110mm leading/trailing shoe
rear drum brake. Tyres are rugged, wide-bodied dual-purpose treads designed
to provide an easy, comfortable ride on the street and confident control
when straying off the beaten path.
Large-Capacity Exhaust Silencer
Routed up under the seat like most of Honda's off-road bikes, with an
attractive chrome-plated steel end cap peeking out from under the right-side
cover, the XR125L's large-capacity 3-litre canister-style exhaust silencer
combines with the engine's inherently quiet 4-stroke operation to minimise
annoying noise output, while being tuned for top low-to-midrange performance.
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