Yamaha Motor has unveiled the all-new 2019 YZF-R125
with a cosmetic and mechanical overhaul. The motorcycle, similar to the YZF-R15
V3.0 and the upcoming YZF-R3, draws styling cues from the latest litre-class
machine, the YZF-R1.
At the front is a twin-pod full LED headlight with
an air intake cavity in the centre. The fairing design is overhauled and the
motorcycle features a more aggressive styling. Another noticeable feature on
the fairing is the re-positioned blinkers. The motorcycle gets a new LCD
display that features gear-position indicator, a shift timing light, and VVA
status.
The 125cc member of the YZF family, similar to its
siblings, features gills on the fuel tank, the capacity of which stands at 11
litres. Behind the fuel tank is the step-up, split saddle that is followed by
the redesigned rear panel. The tail section, too, has received an upgrade on
the 2019 model. From the sides, the dual-tone exhaust attracts attention. The
outgoing model also features a dual-tone exhaust although the colour
combination has been revised on the 2019 iteration.
The motorcycle continues to use the Delta-box frame.
Hardware list, similar to the outgoing model, is premium and the motorcycle
continues to use an upside down telescopic suspension at the front and a
mono-shock unit at the rear. The wet weight of the motorcycle stands at 142 kg.
There is no displacement bump on the YZF-R125 –
something that we saw happen to the YZF-R15 V3.0. The 2019 model comes with an
updated 125cc liquid-cooled 4-valve engine with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA).
The engine is tuned to deliver 15 hp of maximum power @ 9,000 rpm and 12.4 Nm
of peak torque @ 8,000 rpm.The VVA system is aimed to offer a meaty mid-range
performance without compromising on the top-end power. The engine is mated to a
six-speed gearbox and benefits from a slipper clutch.
The motorcycle debuted to the public
at the 2018 INTERMOT motorcycle show in Cologne.
