Honda MT125R

The Honda MT125R was a production Grand Prix roadracer designed for closed-course competition and produced by Honda Racing Service Center, made available to the general public. It was also marketed in the United States in 1977 and 1978 through the American Honda dealer network and in Canada through Canadian Honda Motors. For many champion roadracers the road to the top started on a small two-stroke, and top riders such as Randy Mamola began on a 125 cc Grand Prix racer, while others such as Ángel Nieto spent entire careers in the 50, 80 and 125 cc classes. The 1977 MT125R had a 123 cc air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke engine with six speeds and 26 hp, a fibreglass tank, fairing, front fender and seat cowl, a tachometer, a mechanical front disc brake and a rear cable-operated drum.