1977 Honda MT125R

Honda MT125R Classic Racer I am offering for sale my 1977 Honda MT125R racing bike. This machine is completely original and does not appear to have ever been raced. The MT125R is a factory produced race bike that draws from the very successful Elsinore CR125M motor crosser combining a modified CR engine with a unique frame, front fork assembly and a one-off faring tank and seat unit. The MTRs were manufactured for two years and used for a one make/model race series sponsored by Honda which ran in America and Europe. Many racers started their careers on MTRs. This machine is as new! It has all of the factory items except the original stand. Included is the original MTR tachometer, mechanical front disc brake system and some spares including sprockets, jetting and copies of the factory literature. It incorporates the original MTR engine with a 34mm Mikuni carburetor, ultra close ratio gearbox and MTR pipe. The wheels have 1.60 DID rims with the factory Dunlop KR73/76 tires. The bike was purchased in the condition you see it in now. When I got it, I checked the compression, started it up, rode it around the block and put it away. It runs perfectly. It is ready to race with the exception of needing new tires (the original tires are perfect for showing) and drilling/safety wiring all of the bolts. Or you can just place it in your shop or den and appreciate this beautiful little Honda factory racer as is. All questions are welcome Some additional info and response to questions: I do not know the history of the bike. There was some evidence that the bike had been ridden some time before I got it. There was some wear on the tires (the manufacturing nubs were worn off of the tread) and there was some old gas in the tank when I got it. The original white gel coat has been painted by a previous owner. The red paint on the tank, seat and front fender is in good condition but there is a fair amount of orange peel and the paint should be wet sanded and clear coated or repainted the color of your choice to be perfect. The silver paint on the fairing is flat and looks almost like primer at a distance. It should be repainted to be perfect. For domestic shipping I recommend you try Patriot Express, A small trucking outfit that specializes in transporting motorcycles. I have used them before and they are easy to work with. They also have very competitive prices. You can email them at sdonald45@yahoo.com Also included is the rear stand shown in the photos as well as (1) precut seat pad, (8) NGK racing plugs, (1) qt. Bel-Ray synthetic 2 stroke oil and (1) qt. Bel-Ray synthetic gear oil.