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Cycle News 1986 01 08

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c IPCAUBm The CRl25R is a championship calIber machine, with the credentials to back it up. Last year Team Honda rode their works CR's on the National circuit and roosted all over the competition on their WCJ:j to the 1985 AMA 125cc National Motocross Championship. That works technology helped produce the 1986 CR125R -the fastest, best-handling onetwo-five you can get. And to cut weight, the ATAC subchamber is made of aluminum. A new single-petal reed SlAY IIIItIGR To push hard for 45 minutes takes guts. And a good-handling, GET TOUGH. The 1986 CR125R has a completely redesigned top end, for better power across the powerband. The cylinder is smaller and lighter. And the piston has a single-ring design for maximum performance. Honda's exclusive Automatic Torque Amplification Chamber (ATAC") ensures excellent low-end and mid-range punch. powerplant maintains maximum power while you're cutting hot laps. valve design and flat-slide carburetor mean quick, clean throttle response from any rpm. The close-ratio six-speed gearbox has ratios ideally suited to the powerband. And complementing the gearbox is a new, stronger clutch to handle the CR125R's extra power. The radiator shrouds are also redesigned to enhance cooling efficiency. So the liquid-cooled featherlight bike. Like the CRl25R. Its strong, rigid chassis has a removable rear section for easy access to the shock and air cleaner. The extruded aluminum box-section swing arm is strong and light, and pivots on needle bearings t-o reduce friction. And the works-style fuel tank helps lower the center of gravity for precise handling. The CRl25R uses the most advanced suspension system you can get. Up front, the 43mm air-adjustable forks have 11.8 inches of travel and 16 compression damping adjustments with convenient click stops. The Pro-Link rear suspension's linkage has a revised ratio to allow a longer shock stroke and produce excellent traction on all types of courses. And the shock itself has a remote reservoir, and 16 compression damping and 22 rebound damping adjustments. The CR125R's brakes are first-rate. The powerful hydraulic front disc brake features Honda's exclusive twin-piston caliper. While the powerful rear drum has a lightweight magnesium alloy backing plate. So get on the championshipwinning CR125R. And find out what performance is all about. A completely /lew top e1Ui meam the bestgot better: With refrnedATAG. new fXJrlilllJandflat-slide carburetor, the CRl2SR provides maximum mid-range and high-rpm power.

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