VR-125H

2013 Hartford VR-125H Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Hartford for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2013 Hartford VR-125H relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 8.7 Nm (6.4 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.7 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the VR-125H measures 124 kg (273 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.27 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 860 mm (33.9 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,375 mm (54.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.

Within MotoLibrary's Hartford archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2007 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.