While parts such as the transmission and chassis are produced in Japan, and the engine in Brazil, the motorcycle itself is assembled in Bologna, Italy for the European market by the Italian bike company Malaguti.

The 21-inch front wheel and the 18-inch rear with enduro-style tires make it fit for both on- and off-road use.

Seat height and ground clearance are higher compared to the Supermotard version and the machine features the typical dual-purpose handling characteristics, which makes it suitable for a wide range of duties, from crossing rough city roads to small country lanes or paths.

On English language internet there isn't much information about It, The old XT125 had also Air-Cooled SOHC four-stroke single cylinder engine (used in later models too), It has Front, and Rear drum brakes, 7 liter fuel tank, and It weights 98 kg.

It has display identical to DT125 with analog milage, speed, rev counter, and controls for high beam, indicator and neutral The XT 125R has an electronic display with different selectable modes: numbered RPM, lap timer, mileage, average speed, clock and trip distance.