Derestricting Honda XLR 125R, please help!

wisebeuy · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Aug 2003 Karma :

Have just bought a 2001 Honda XLR 125R, and have only managed to get about 60-65mph out of it. I know it will be sluggish as it is a 4/, but i believe that it will still be restricted. Does anyone have any info on what restrictions it has, and how to remove them?

Many thanks

Wise

WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

i think 65 is about your lot unfortunately, its unusual to restrict a 125 4 stroke single as they just dont make very much power
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Not really any easy way to get more power out of it as it is not restricted. Few things you could to to tune it (such as boring the engine out) but nothing really easy.

All the best

Keith
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andrew · Mister Road Rage Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

As Keith said, it is the same engine as the City Fly, you're not going to get much out of it i'm afraid. Thumbs Up

jayluvmito · Crazy Courier Joined: 15 May 2004 Karma :

to be honest i think you will not get a true 65mph out of a xlr...indicated maybe?
its like the cbr125...they are built for that spped..maybe a sports exhaust, k&n and a bit of jetting may do something..but i doubt it..if you want speed get a stroker...if yuo want reliability and a nice bike keep the xlr...we service one of them and work on it regualy...lovely bike and i will hopefully buy it one day... Very Happy

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