Thursday, August 16, 2007

RS125R (Or, big fun on little bike)


I really want a RS125. Let me tell you why this thing is the ultimate learning tool/track funtime party vehicle.

1. It can only be ridden on a track - where you can learn - with ambulences near by, no trees around, and no drunken, texting, burger munching drivers to destroy you.

2. The thing weighs a scant 158 lbs dry. Lets put that in perspective... a new CBR 1000 RR is 388 lbs dry. Thats a lot more. Add a fat turd of a rider, and gas and your talking nearly 600+ lbs. Ha, I say!

3. The RS125R from HRC includes mucho spare parts - i.e. pistons, clutch components, seals, bearings, and much more. Seems like its enough for at least a couple seasons. Ive never raced one though, so I cant say.

4. It looks GP-alisious.

From what I have heard the gearing on these bikes is very important to success in racing venues. There is a list of suggested setups here. Also, rider position has huge effects on the bikes behavior in a turn. I would really like to learn how one of these feels on a real track. If only I was a trust fund baby, I would race my days away on one of these, to a happier place, filled with that blue dream-mist of joy.

Since HRC USA doesnt like me - here are the specs!

Model name: RS125R
Type: JR01
Total length × width × total height: 1,800mm (70.9")×570mm (22.4")×995mm (39")
Wheel base: 1,215mm (47.8")
Road clearance: 110mm (4.3")
Seat height: 700mm (27.6")
Caster: 23°30'
Weight: 71.5kg (semi-dry) (158 lb)
Engine Type: Water cooled two cycle one cylinder
Total cubic displacement: 124cm3
Bore × stroke: 54mm×54.5mm
Max Output: 32.3kw/12,250rpm 44ps/12,250rpm (43.4 hp)
Max Torque: 24.5Nm/12,250rpm 2.5kgf ・ m/12,250rpm (18 ft lbs)
Carburetor type: PJ38 (TH sensor & Pwj you attach)
Ignition system: Digital CDI
Transmission: 6 speeds
Clutch: Wet multiple plate
Fuel tank: 14 liters (3.7 Gallons)
Lube capacity: 0.5 liters (.53 qt)
Frame type: Aluminum twin tube
Brake Front: φ 296mm single disk • Rear:φ 186mm single disk
Rim size: Front 2.50-17inch • Rear 3.50-17inch
Suspension Front: Inverted type telescopic • Rear: Swing arm system

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