Motocross Bikes
1998Honda CR 125 R
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The 1998 Honda CR 125 R is a two-stroke motocross bike from Honda's long line of CR racers. Its liquid-cooled 124.8cc single makes 20 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A tall 930 mm seat, 86 kg dry weight and 6-litre tank are built for racing.
- Capacity
- 124.8 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 86.0 kg
- Seat height
- 930 mm
- Power
- Not on record
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for motocross racing on prepared tracks, not for street or general recreational use.
- Built for
- A raw, lightweight two-stroke race weapon that rewards aggressive, skilled riding with explosive acceleration and razor-sharp handling.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for beginners, commuters, or anyone seeking comfort, passenger capability, or road-going practicality.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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- Capacity
- 124.8 ccm
- Torque
- 20.0 Nm (2.0 kgf-m) @ 10500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Bore x stroke
- 54.0 x 54.5 mm
- Compression
- 8.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Power
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet plate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1435 mm
- Overall length
- 2115 mm
- Overall width
- 845 mm
- Overall height
- 1200 mm
- Seat height
- 930 mm
- Dry weight
- 86.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 345 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 46mm inverted Kayaba cartridge fork with 18-position rebound- and 20-position compression-damping adjustability.
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock
- Front wheel travel
- 310 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 318 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 29.5°
- Trail
- 101 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 90/80-21
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-18
Other
- Color options
- Red
- Modifications compared to previous model
- Drivechain has moved to the left side of the bike.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1983 | 1989 | 1995 | 1998 | 2001 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 124 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Dry weight | 86 kg | 86 kg | 86 kg | 86 kg | 86 kg | 89 kg |
| Seat height | 930 mm | 930 mm | 930 mm | 930 mm | 930 mm | 947 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6 L | 6 L | 6 L | 6 L | 6 L | 7.6 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda CR 125 R?
The 1998 Honda CR 125 R has a Capacity of 124.8 ccm (7.62 cubic inches).
How many gears does the Honda CR 125 R have?
The 1998 Honda CR 125 R has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda CR 125 R?
The 1998 Honda CR 125 R has a Torque of 20.0 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM.
How much does the Honda CR 125 R weigh?
The 1998 Honda CR 125 R has a Dry weight of 86.0 kg (189.6 pounds).
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