XR 125 L

2003 Honda XR 125 L Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2003 Honda XR 125 L pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.1 HP (8.1 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm. With a specific output of 89.5 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 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 XR 125 L measures 115.5 kg (255 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.41 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,350 mm (53.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2003 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.