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Press Release, May 11th 1987, Imported and released the Italian sports bike "NS125R"

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will import the sports bike "NS125R" produced by Honda Italia Industriale, a local production company in Italy, and will release a limited run (500 units) from July 1st .



The NS125R was developed for the European market, especially Italy, which has a long history of sports bikes. The series has been well received, especially among young people, for its light ride and sporty style, and in Italy in particular, it has been the best-selling on-road category for two consecutive years.

The engine is a water-cooled, two-stroke, single-cylinder. The cylinder, made by Giraldoni, has an inner wall coated with nickel and silicon carbide, giving it excellent wear resistance. In addition, it uses a Dell'Orto carburettor and a Solfer muffler/silencer to improve intake and exhaust efficiency, achieving an output of 22 PS/10,000 rpm and a torque of 1.7 kg-m/8,500 rpm, giving it powerful and sporty output characteristics.

Sales Plan (Domestic) 500 units (limited)

National Standard Cash Price 379,000 yen
(Excluding Hokkaido, Okinawa, and some other remote islands.)

The suspension is well-equipped with Grimeca cast wheels, front double disc brakes, Pirelli tires, and Marzocchi cushions. The body and exterior are made with Italian parts, including the Berlicchi frame, cowl, fuel tank, and headlights. The body is 2,000mm long, which is a little larger than the 125cc class, and is coloured in the image of the Italian flag, incorporating a rich Italian fashion flavour to meet the needs of users who want to express their individuality.

Main specifications

Model TC-01

Total length (m) 2.000

Overall width (m) 0.720

Overall height (m) 1.140

Wheelbase (m) 1.350

Minimum ground clearance (m) 0.160

Seat height(m) 0.780

Vehicle weight (kg) 130.5

Dry weight (kg) 116.5

Passenger capacity (persons) 2

Fuel economy (km/L) 43.0 (50km/h constant speed test value)

Engine type Water-cooled 2-stroke single cylinder

Total displacement (cm 3 ) 124

Inner diameter x stroke (mm) 56.0×50.6

Compression Ratio 6.5

Maximum power (PS/rpm) 22.0/10,000

Maximum torque

(kg-m/rpm) 1.7/8,500

Starting method Kick Type

Ignition method CDI

Lubrication method Forced wet sump type

Lubricating oil capacity (L) 1.2

Fuel tank capacity(L) 14.5

Clutch type Wet multi-plate

Transmission type Constant mesh 6-speed return

Gear ratio 1st gear 2.833, 2nd speed 1.764, 3rd speed 1.300, 4-speed 1.090, 5-speed 0.958, 6-speed 0.864

Reduction ratio (1st/2nd) 3.722/2.692

Caster (degrees) 63°30′

Trail (mm) 87

Tire size before 3.25-16R

rear 3.50-18R

Brake Type front Hydraulic double disc brake - rear Mechanical leading/trailing (drum)

Suspension front Telescopic, rear Swing arm (Prolink)

Frame Format Double Cradle

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