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Followin g the example set by most factory riders, Honda equ ipped the new CR lineup with wide, triple-ribbed foot pegs. In comparison to last year' s platforms , the new pegs are 5mm wide r on the fron t sid e of the pegs. The new pegs brought a smile to our faces, as they provide excellent feel and are quite forgiving on our arches upon hard landings. Moving around on the large pegs was also quite easy - they' re not too sharp, yet not too d ull. Kudos, Honda. By now, you probably get the point. We like th e 1995 Honda CR125 ve ry, very much. Now, if they'd ever de liver our new 250 . . . a / r While Cycle News believes theforegoing teSt reliable, it is the opinion of the reviewers only and should not be relied upon in determining the performance or safety of the oehicleis). The reader should make his or herown investigation. Honda CR125 . . : .: • ••••SinglEH:YIinderi f water-<:ooled two-strOke ' DiSplacement •.. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . i • . . . 125cC Boreand stroke 54.0x 54.5mm Compression ratio . ..• : 8.8:1 Induction Crankcase reed-vaIve Carburetion •. .• .. .... .36mm Keihin flat slide Ig~ , SoIid-stale CD with .,~:.0 eleclronic advance TransmlssiOfl . • • . .. • : : .Close-rati six-speed o " 'if? '~k%< Visually, the 1995 CR125 doesn't appea r to be that different. Different bodywork and color changes are the obvious updates, but there' s more. A new frame Is the big news In '95. Anal drive .• •.• . . ••• . .. #520 chain 13T/51T ; Front suspenSIon .•. ..43mm inverted Kayaba fork with 26-position rebound and 18-position compression damping ability Front wheel 1ra.ve1 i.: ... . " . . ..12.2 in.:. Rear susPenSiDn :.Pro-Unk Kaya~ , ... single shock with adjustable spring preload; 2O-pQsition compression and 20-p0sition rebound damping adjustabtlity Rearwheel travel 12 .6in. Front brake Hydraulic disc Rear Brake . •• . .•• . ••. •: . .•Hydraulicdisc· Front tire .... ?! .801100-21 Dunlop K4 Reartire . .. .. : . ; ..1OOJ9O.19 DUnlop Wheelbase 57.1 Seat height : . •.... . . . . •..... . . . . . .37.4 in. Ground clearance • .. .• . .• • •.• . .... .13.9 in. Dry weight • • •..• .•..... • •. •• • .. ••193 Ibs. Fuel capacity 2.0 gal. Price ~'IilIo.II!ll;ll.ol~_fj~Ii""" .$4299 """"_ (Far left) The front end underwent the most changes. The Kayaba forks have a new teflon coating, revised valv ing and stiffer springs. The tri ple clamps are wider, as are the fron t hub and axle. A front disc guard comes stock. (left) The CR125 engine has remained basica lly unchanged since 1992, but Is still one of the most powerful eighth41te r motors. Parts of the transmission were beefed up for '95. 25