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Yahama R125 aka Yamaha YZ R125 is offered as an entry-level supersport bike that features a striking and appealing design.While many enthusiasts would love to get this handsome bike here in India, Yahama has yet launched the Yahama R125 in our market. Get the newest updates about the possible Yamaha R125 launch date in India on IndianAutoBlogs.

Yahaha ỲZ R125 is a sport motorcycle that has been on sale since 2008. The supersport is designed by Yamaha and manufacturered by MBK Industrie. Being a supersport with 125cc engine, Yamaha YZ R125 shares a lot in common with the other 125cc bike by Yamaha, the MT-15.

On the international market, the YZ R125 is in its third generation. Back in 2019, Yahama introduced the MotoGP edition of the R125 overseas. The special edition is inspired by the M1 bikes of Moster Enger Yamaha MotoGP. Earlier this year, in the European market, the supersport was given small updates to comply with the more strict Euro-V standard.

Design

Yamaha YZ R125 is given inspirations from some of its silbings. Up front, it comes with sleek twin-LED headlight setup and transparent visor. The tank is shaped to provide a nice grip for the rider as well as compliment the overal design of the motorcylcle. It comes in four colour schemes, blue, black, blue with grey highlight and black with white inserts. The last two options are just added on the 2021 YZ R125.

Features

Yamaha YZ R125 is offered with features like LCD instrument console, LED headlight, and 14-section rear wheel. The LCD instrumentation displays various information, including speed, tachometer, odometer, fuel level, engine temperature, fuel consumption, and more. There are also light to indicate the status of gear shif light, ABS light and service light.

The braking duties are handled by a 292 mm disc up front and 230 mm unit in the rear. Dual-channel ABS is also a part of the pack. Other features include engine kill switch, electric starter, step-up split seats.

Engine

Powering the Yamaha YZ R125 is a 124.7cc single-cylinder air-cooled SOHC engine that belts out a top power of 15 PS and a maximum torque of 11.5 Nm. The power is sented to the wheels via a 6-speed gearbox. This motor is accessted by Variable Valve Actuation technology that helps to smooth out the performance of the R125. Moreover, there are also a slip and assist clutch in action.

About the mechanic setup, the YZ R125 is suspended on 41mm upside-down forks for the front and a monoshock for the rear. To keep the weight under check, Yamaha employs a lightweight Deltabox frame that is also used on R25 along with aliuminum swingarm.

Will Yamaha R125 launch in India?

It is unlikely that Yamaha YZ R125 will make it way to our shore in any time soon. Right now, Yamaha has already got the R15 V3 as the entry-level fully-fairing motorcycle in India. The R15 V3 is gaining good sale in our market so there is no need for Yamaha to introduce the R125 here.

What are competitors of Yamaha YZ R125?

Yahama R125 is the rivals of the KMT RC 125, Kawasaki Nnja 125, Aprillia Rs 125, Suzuki GSXI-R125 in the international markets. Among these supersport, there is only the KMT RC 125 is currently available in India.