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Manufacturer | Honda Racing Corporation |
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Parent company | Honda Motor Company Limited |
Production | 1980-present |
Predecessor | MT125R, R2 |
Successor | Honda RS125 |
Engine | 125 cc two-stroke single cylinder (4-stroke fuel-injected engine since 2023) (RS125) |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
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