At the heart of the 1985 Garelli XR 125 Tiger enduro - offroad motorcycle, Garelli relies on a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20 HP (14.6 kW) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 160 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the XR 125 Tiger measures 130 kg (287 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.5 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,380 mm (54.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 250 km (155 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph).
Specific Output
160 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.5 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~250 km (155 mi)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power20.0 HP (14.6 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlMembrane
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM11000
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Clutchwet
Performance
Top Speed130.0 km/h (80.8 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases139.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Typeiron
Wheelbase1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3,00-21
Rear Tyre120-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston
Front Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø125 mm (4.9 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight100.0 kg (220.5 pounds)
Weight incl.130.0 kg (286.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2000 HP/kg
Seat Height830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height910 mm (35.8 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
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