Honda CR 125 is one the motorcycles in the Honda CR series, which rocked the motorcycling world for most of the 1990s and the early part of the first decade of the 21st century.
That was before it started to be phased out in the year 2008, when Honda stopped production of the CR series.
Yet the discontinuation of the CR series' production notwithstanding, many Honda CR 125 motorcycles are still to be spotted on the roads, and will probably continue to be, for the next decade and possibly beyond.
Indeed, it is not inconceivable that in the parts of the world where the 'used motorcycles' trade is rife, the CR 125 is probably being refurbished and sold as a 'virtually new' motorcycle, the suspension of its production notwithstanding.
In the years when it was on top of the market, there were a number of things that people found alluring in the Honda CR 125.
The fact that it came with a five speed gear box; at a point in time when most motorcycles were still equipped with four speed gear box.
The idea of a relatively affordable motorcycle with a five speed gearbox was highly attractive to many.
The braking and suspension system on the Honda CR 125 were remarkable too.
The motorcycle came with both front and rear brakes (which every motorcycle does anyway).
But what set apart the Honda CR 125 is the fact these were single disk-based brakes, a braking system that was reputed to be the most efficient then.
The front and back suspension systems amount to 318 millimeters each, meaning that the people and goods on top of the motorcycle are considerably well protected from the impact, even on the roughest of riding terrains.
Speed-wise, the Honda CR 125 was somewhere in the mid of the range.
Its top speed of 135 kilometers per hour meant that while there were quite a few motorcycles that could beat it hands-down, it was till above most motorcycles in the market in this regard.
In any case, the maximum speed of 135 kilometers per hour is more than most people really need, for day to day uses beyond the motorcycle racing tracks.
Beyond speed, power is another important parameter people look for in a motorcycle, and in this regards, the 41 horse power that the Honda CR 125 is equipped with was good for many people - especially in its early years of production in the 90s.
The weight of 197 pounds, working up to just around 100 kilograms was considered good - that is, heavy enough for stability, yet light enough for maneuverability and fuel efficiency.
The fuel capacity of 2 whole gallons that the Honda CR 125 comes with makes it a motorbike that can do considerable distances between refuels, a handy feature really, considering that it is made to be more of an off-road machine.
Being equipped with a carburetor-based engine, and a 'no frills' liquid cooling system makes the Honda CR 125 all the more attractive, as an off-road machine.