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2023 Yamaha YZF-R125
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Key Features

Yamaha YZF-R125 R1-inspired 5-inch TFT instruments - The new R1-inspired 5-inch colour TFT instruments provide you with clear information and underline the R125’s premium status and best-in-class specification. Select your ‘Street’ or ‘Track’ screen theme depending on the riding situation – and match the programmable shift light and rpm meter range easily in 200 rpm increments to your riding style and individual preferences.
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R1-inspired 5-inch TFT instruments

The new R1-inspired 5-inch colour TFT instruments provide you with clear information and underline the R125’s premium status and best-in-class specification. Select your ‘Street’ or ‘Track’ screen theme depending on the riding situation – and match the programmable shift light and rpm meter range easily in 200 rpm increments to your riding style and individual preferences.

Yamaha YZF-R125 Smartphone connectivity - It’s easy to stay connected when you’re riding the R125 by linking your smartphone to its TFT instruments using Bluetooth®. Simply download the free Yamaha MyRide app to your smartphone and you’ll be able to see notifications of incoming calls and text messages at the top of the new 5-inch TFT screen – and you can also see smartphone battery status.
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Smartphone connectivity

It’s easy to stay connected when you’re riding the R125 by linking your smartphone to its TFT instruments using Bluetooth®. Simply download the free Yamaha MyRide app to your smartphone and you’ll be able to see notifications of incoming calls and text messages at the top of the new 5-inch TFT screen – and you can also see smartphone battery status.

Yamaha YZF-R125 New R1-type handlebar crown and switches - Everything about the R125 is designed to give you the ultimate Supersport riding experience. Inspired by Yamaha’s MotoGP® bike, the racy cockpit features a new high-quality R1-type handlebar crown – and the clip-on handlebars are equipped with a new R1-replica right switch cluster.
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New R1-type handlebar crown and switches

Everything about the R125 is designed to give you the ultimate Supersport riding experience. Inspired by Yamaha’s MotoGP® bike, the racy cockpit features a new high-quality R1-type handlebar crown – and the clip-on handlebars are equipped with a new R1-replica right switch cluster.

Yamaha YZF-R125 R7-inspired LED headlights and position lights - R125 gets a radical new look with its powerful and compact central bi-functional LED headlight located in the centre of the M1 MotoGP® style nose. Together with the new R7-style LED position lights this aggressive new face oozes pure R-Series DNA.
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R7-inspired LED headlights and position lights

R125 gets a radical new look with its powerful and compact central bi-functional LED headlight located in the centre of the M1 MotoGP® style nose. Together with the new R7-style LED position lights this aggressive new face oozes pure R-Series DNA.

Yamaha YZF-R125 Dynamic next generation Yamaha Racing design - Inspired by Yamaha’s winning race machines, the R125’s dynamic all-new next generation aerodynamic bodywork gives this lightweight Supersport a commanding big-bike look and feel. Its aggressive R-Series face features an M-shaped nose inspired by the M1 MotoGP® bike to underline its racing heritage – and the latest Icon Blue and Tech Black colours and graphics highlight the premium finish of the completely new body design.
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Dynamic next generation Yamaha Racing design

Inspired by Yamaha’s winning race machines, the R125’s dynamic all-new next generation aerodynamic bodywork gives this lightweight Supersport a commanding big-bike look and feel. Its aggressive R-Series face features an M-shaped nose inspired by the M1 MotoGP® bike to underline its racing heritage – and the latest Icon Blue and Tech Black colours and graphics highlight the premium finish of the completely new body design.

Yamaha YZF-R125 Traction control system - The R125’s traction control system gives you a high degree of controllability during hard acceleration by reducing driving force to the rear wheel, if any tendency to slip is detected. The premium and high specification of the bike also includes an Assist & Slipper clutch for controlled deceleration. And the R125 is also pre-wired for the fitment of an optional quick shift system for seamless upshifts.
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Traction control system

The R125’s traction control system gives you a high degree of controllability during hard acceleration by reducing driving force to the rear wheel, if any tendency to slip is detected. The premium and high specification of the bike also includes an Assist & Slipper clutch for controlled deceleration. And the R125 is also pre-wired for the fitment of an optional quick shift system for seamless upshifts.

Yamaha YZF-R125 Torque rich 125cc EURO5 4-stroke engine with VVA - Producing 11 kW (15 HP) at 9.000 rpm, the R125’s torque rich 125cc EURO5 4-stroke engine benefits from large intake and exhaust valves and a compact combustion chamber for impressive acceleration. Its performance-boosting Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system optimises the valve timing, to secure good torque delivery and powerful response throughout the whole rpm range – and the sports exhaust system sounds great at all speeds!
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Torque rich 125cc EURO5 4-stroke engine with VVA

Producing 11 kW (15 HP) at 9.000 rpm, the R125’s torque rich 125cc EURO5 4-stroke engine benefits from large intake and exhaust valves and a compact combustion chamber for impressive acceleration. Its performance-boosting Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system optimises the valve timing, to secure good torque delivery and powerful response throughout the whole rpm range – and the sports exhaust system sounds great at all speeds!

Yamaha YZF-R125 High specification suspension - Like every Yamaha R-Series, the R125 is equipped with state-of-the-art suspension. The 41mm KYB upside-down front forks provide an idealised balance of shock absorption and handling stability – while the rear link-type suspension system is designed to ensure excellent road holding together with a high level of riding comfort.
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High specification suspension

Like every Yamaha R-Series, the R125 is equipped with state-of-the-art suspension. The 41mm KYB upside-down front forks provide an idealised balance of shock absorption and handling stability – while the rear link-type suspension system is designed to ensure excellent road holding together with a high level of riding comfort.

Yamaha YZF-R125 Deltabox frame and aluminium swingarm - Yamaha’s race developed Deltabox frame design is a signature element of R-Series Supersport technology, and its combination of low weight with high strength ensures agile and stable handling performance. And combined with premium front and rear suspension and short aluminium swingarm, this class-leading chassis provides you with a lightweight Supersport handling experience.
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Deltabox frame and aluminium swingarm

Yamaha’s race developed Deltabox frame design is a signature element of R-Series Supersport technology, and its combination of low weight with high strength ensures agile and stable handling performance. And combined with premium front and rear suspension and short aluminium swingarm, this class-leading chassis provides you with a lightweight Supersport handling experience.

Yamaha YZF-R125 Outstanding braking performance - Equipped with a large diameter 292mm floating front disc as well as a 220mm rear disc, the braking systems of the R125 produce outstanding performance. Featuring a 2-pots radial mount front caliper and lightweight front and rear discs for powerful and progressive stopping power, this sophisticated braking set-up gives you precise and accurate control.
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Outstanding braking performance

Equipped with a large diameter 292mm floating front disc as well as a 220mm rear disc, the braking systems of the R125 produce outstanding performance. Featuring a 2-pots radial mount front caliper and lightweight front and rear discs for powerful and progressive stopping power, this sophisticated braking set-up gives you precise and accurate control.

Yamaha YZF-R125 Wide 140-section Michelin Pilot Street rear tyre - To confirm its strong R-series DNA the R125 runs on Michelin Pilot Street tyres, with a wide 140/70-17 rear tyre that gives excellent stability and confidence in cornering. Offering a good balance of grip and durability, this Supersport style tyre is designed to enable you to optimise the potential of the engine’s broad spread of power – and its wide section accentuates the bike’s aggressive R-Series attitude.
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Wide 140-section Michelin Pilot Street rear tyre

To confirm its strong R-series DNA the R125 runs on Michelin Pilot Street tyres, with a wide 140/70-17 rear tyre that gives excellent stability and confidence in cornering. Offering a good balance of grip and durability, this Supersport style tyre is designed to enable you to optimise the potential of the engine’s broad spread of power – and its wide section accentuates the bike’s aggressive R-Series attitude.

Yamaha YZF-R125 Sporty riding position - Besides the M1 style MotoGP®-inspired cockpit, the race-bred R125 is also equipped with a 2-piece rider and passenger seat featuring thick foam for a smooth ride. With an optimised handlebar position as well as a slim-sculpted fuel tank with recessed knee-grip areas and aluminium rear set footrests, the R125’s ergonomics give a balanced riding experience that's both sporty and comfortable.
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Sporty riding position

Besides the M1 style MotoGP®-inspired cockpit, the race-bred R125 is also equipped with a 2-piece rider and passenger seat featuring thick foam for a smooth ride. With an optimised handlebar position as well as a slim-sculpted fuel tank with recessed knee-grip areas and aluminium rear set footrests, the R125’s ergonomics give a balanced riding experience that's both sporty and comfortable.

R stands for Race. And every motorcycle in the legendary R-Series family can trace its roots straight back to Yamaha’s winning MotoGP® and World Superbike machines. The radical new bodywork on the new R125 is inherited from the R1 and R7, giving this lightweight 125cc Supersport some serious big bike attitude. And equipped with a powerful central LED headlight and dual LED position lights and M-shaped nose, its aggressive new face oozes pure R-Series DNA. Featuring race-developed Supersport geometry, the Deltabox chassis is equipped with state-of-the-art 41mm KYB upside-down front forks and link-type rear suspension for super-agile handling. The footrest/seat/handlebar layout gives a sporty riding position for optimum control – and the new 5-inch TFT instruments with smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth® keep you informed, and in touch. For strong performance at all speeds the 125cc EURO5 4-stroke engine is equipped with Yamaha’s power-boosting Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) technology – and the traction control system and assist & slipper clutch enhance controllability when you’re accelerating and decelerating. With a premium finish available in a choice of Icon Blue and Tech Black, R125 has everything you need to connect into R/World. At a glance: - R1-inspired 5-inch TFT instruments - Smartphone connectivity via CCU with Bluetooth - New R1-type handlebar crown and switches - R7-inspired LED headlights and position lights - Dynamic next generation Yamaha Racing design - Traction Control System - Torque-rich 125cc EURO5 4-stroke engine with VVA - High specification suspension - Deltabox frame and aluminium swingarm - 292mm floating front disc and 220mm rear disc for outstanding braking performance - Wide 140-section Michelin Pilot Street rear tyre - Sporty riding position

Engine

ENGINE TYPE
Liquid-cooled, EURO5, SOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valves
DISPLACEMENT
125cc
BORE X STROKE
52,0 mm x 58,7 mm
COMPRESSION RATION
11.2 : 1
RATED OUTPUT
11.0kW (15.0PS) @ 10,000 rpm
MAX. TORQUE
11.5Nm (1.16kg-m) @ 8,000 rpm
LUBRICATION
Wet sump
FUEL SUPPL
Electronic Fuel Injection
CERTIFICATION
Euro 5
CLUTCH
Wet, Multiple Disc
GEARBOX
6 Speed
FINAL DRIVE
Chain
IGNITION
TCI (digital)
STARTING
Electric

Chassis

FRAME
Steel Deltabox
FRONT SUSPENSION
Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø41 mm
FRONT SUSPENSION STROKE
130 mm
FRONT BRAKE
Hydraulic single disc, Ø292 mm
REAR SUSPENSION
Swingarm, (Link type suspension)
REAR SUSPENSION STROKE
110 mm
REAR BRAKE
Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm
FRONT TYRE
100/80-17 M/C
REAR TYRE
140/70-17 M/C

Dimensions

LENGTH
1,990 mm
WIDTH
715 mm
HEIGHT
1,145 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE
160 mm
UNLADEN WEIGHT
144 kg
USABLE TANK VOLUME
11.0 litres
WHEELBASE
1,325 mm
SEAT HEIGHT
820 mm

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