Description
Thanks to 125Stradali.com, a website dedicated to Italian-built 2-strokes, we can fill you in a bit on the history of this rare machine that’s almost never found in the US. One would assume that a Honda sold in their home market of Japan would also have been built there, but this oddball was actually built by Honda Italy and then exported to Japan.
In the early 80s, the 125cc market was fiercely competitive in Italy due to licensing regulations. The local government placed high taxes on imported motorcycles, so Honda made sure that their plant in Atessa (founded in 1976) was cranking out 125s to compete.
As stated in a Bike Magazine review in 1989, the “NS125R is italian in everything but in name. Still, the bike loses nothing being from Italy and gains in the form of Marzocchi front and rear suspension, Dell’Orto carburation, and looks that are geared towards a style-conscious market – Italian youth.”
Honda Italy offered a NS125R as well as a NS125RII, the latter named for having two front brake discs. According to 125 Stradali, Honda Japan requested a special model for 1987, the NS-RII Adriatico “exclusively for the Japanese market.” They also state that just 1,146 examples were built.
This example is VIN: TC01190788.
The odometer shows 6,880 KM which is 4,275 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Transmission Oil Level: UNKNOWN
Transmission Oil Quality: AGE UNKNOWN
2T Oil Level: Ok
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: AGE UNKNOWN
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A, Drum
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A, Cable Clutch
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: DIRTY + LITTLE RUSTY
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: NOT WORKING
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 70%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: DRUM
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 10/22
Tire Date Code Rear: 06/06
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: CRACKING
Tire Press. Front: 29 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 29 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.03V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.22
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Air Filter: Ok
Tires Installed:
-Front: 90/90-16
-Rear: 110/90-18
Notes:
-Shock doesn't have any dampening
-Air filter is ok
Cosmetic Imperfections:
-Mark on front, fairing upper
-Rub mark on RH and LH fairing
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
-Rear tire
-Chain service
-Electrical Diag/Repair – Horn
-Trans oil
-Coolant
Modifications:
The bike appears to be all stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop K325 front and rear Arrowmax GT501 tires with date codes of 1606 and 1022.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale with import paperwork. For approximately $750 Iconic can help the winning bidder obtain a Washington State title. Have any NS125R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
