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12 Nov 2020
2021 Honda CB125R motorbike, with updated engine and suspension, unveiled
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Japanese automaker Honda has finally unveiled the 2021 iteration of its CB125R streetfighter motorbike.
As for the highlights, it has a semi-faired look, a full-LED setup for lighting, and an improved suspension. It draws power from a Euro 5-compliant 124.9cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
Here's our roundup.
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Design
2021 Honda CB125R: At a glance
![2021 Honda CB125R: At a glance]( "2021 Honda CB125R: At a glance")
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The 2021 Honda CB125R sits on a diamond frame and offers an eye-catching semi-faired design. It features a sloping fuel tank with angular extensions, a stepped-up seat, an under-belly exhaust, and a rounded headlamp cluster.
The bike packs a digital instrument console, golden-colored front forks, and an all-LED setup for lighting. It rides on brown-colored alloy wheels.
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Power and performance
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The 2021 Honda CB125R draws power from a Euro 5-compliant 124.9cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that generates 14.7hp of maximum power at 10,000rpm and 11.6Nm of peak torque at 8,000rpm. The mill comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.
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Safety
What about safety and suspension setup?
![What about safety and suspension setup?]( "What about safety and suspension setup?")
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To ensure the safety of the rider, the 2021 Honda CB125R is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with an IMU-controlled ABS system for improved handling on roads.
Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the bike are handled by Showa's 41mm Big Piston forks on the front side, and a single-damper with preload adjustment on the rear end.
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The bike is unlikely to arrive in India
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Honda will announce the pricing and availability details of the 2021 Honda CB125R streetfighter motorcycle in the coming weeks. However, as per the reports, the two-wheeler is unlikely to arrive in India.
