TWO-STROKE TUESDAY | 1988 MUGEN HONDA CR125

“I have two alloy  framed 1988 CR125 Mugen Hondas.  Where do I start? I have owned a 1988 CR125 from new. I absolutely love the bikes. Over the years I collected huge quantities of aftermarket parts for the bike, as you know one bike turns into two and three.

“I have always wanted the Mugen type alloy frame, but have never been lucky enough to find one. Then I met Boris, from Bormi parts in Italy. He was making tanks, swingarms, subframes and all sorts of nice alloy parts. I spoke to him about making me an alloy Mugen-type copy frame, he said it is possible but a lot of work is involved, but he agreed to looked into making some. Four years later, Boris finally told me he was going to make me a Mugen type frame, of course, I asked for two being that I had two different 1988 Mugen bikes built up.

“He said, ‘of course, not a problem.’ Some months later two frames turn up in a box. I set about stripping my spare Mugen bike that was really nice. Two evenings later a bike appeared into something I’ve always wanted. An alloy framed CR125 with parts fitted. Vented alloy tank, alloy airbox, subframe, combo Bormi swingarm, Bormi alloy frame, Willy Frasca Mugen type carbon front plate with billet clamps, Talon wheels, Mugen front forks, Pro Circuit full works pipe, hydraulic clutch, Mugen cylinder and more.

“With that bike finished I set about building my race bike, not mint but a good clean well looked after race bike. Couple of nights later that was built. I still have to fit the Bormi parts—like the alloy airbox and alloy tank to finish it off.  Both bikes are built. I just have minor bits to change. Hope you like the pictures thanks.” –Richard Wareham