XLR 125

1999 Honda XLR 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1999 Honda XLR 125 features a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.4 HP (8.3 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10.5 Nm (7.7 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 91.9 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,250 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 XLR 125 measures 126 kg (278 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.05 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. The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 257 km (160 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 94 km/h (58 mph).