2006 Honda XR 125 L Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2006 Honda XR 125 L pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled 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, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. 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 119.1 kg (263 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.73 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 1,358 mm (53.5 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.
Specific Output
89.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.73 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.1 HP (8.1 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke56.5 x 49.5 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 22mm PD-type
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionDigital transistorised with electronic advance
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs
Chassis
Frame TypeSemi-double-cradle, steel tube
Wheelbase1358 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground Clearance250 mm (9.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight119.1 kg (262.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0935 HP/kg
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.