Sportbikes
1986Honda NS 125F
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The 1986 Honda NS 125F is a Japanese sports bike powered by a 124cc liquid-cooled two-stroke single making 25 hp. It weighs 115 kg dry and has a 6-speed gearbox and a 14.5-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 124.5 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 115.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 25.0 HP (18.6 kW) @ 7000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sport bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A sport bike from Honda, built around a 125cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →8
out of 100Poor
The Honda NS 125F passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 62.6% of the time, 19.2 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 8% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
62.6%Passed first time
28.5%Failed outright
8.9%Fixed during test
28,000Typical miles
123Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 4 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda MBX 125F | 30 Below average | 170 |
| 2 | Yamaha DT 125 LC | 10 Poor | 961 |
| 3 | Kawasaki AR 125 | 9 Poor | 671 |
| 4 | Honda NS 125F | 8 Poor | 123 |
| 5 | Suzuki RG125 Gamma | 4 Poor | 200 |
| 6 | Honda NS 125 R | 3 Poor | 793 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 124.5 ccm
- Power
- 25.0 HP (18.6 kW) @ 7000 RPM
- Torque
- 18.0 Nm (1.8 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2174 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 56.0 x 50.0 mm
- Compression
- 6.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- Capacitor discharge electronic ignition.
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multi-disc oil bath
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1350 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 115.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.50 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double cradle tubular steel panels
- Front suspension
- 35mm Marzocchi telescopic fork is not adjustable.
- Rear suspension
- Pro-link monoshockHydraulic shock absorber adjustable Marzocchi excursion.
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 254mm disc 2 piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 254 mm
- Rear brakes
- 86.4 mm Drum
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 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Dry weight | 115 kg | 115 kg | 115 kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14.5 L | 14.5 L | 14.5 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
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 NS 125F?
The 1986 Honda NS 125F has a Capacity of 124.5 ccm (7.60 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda NS 125F have?
The 1986 Honda NS 125F has a Power of 25.0 HP (18.6 kW) @ 7000 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda NS 125F have?
The 1986 Honda NS 125F has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda NS 125F?
The 1986 Honda NS 125F has a Torque of 18.0 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 13.3 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda NS 125F weigh?
The 1986 Honda NS 125F has a Dry weight of 115.0 kg (253.5 pounds).
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