After revealing the 2019 YZF-R25 (and the YZF-R3),
Yamaha has unveiled the Movistar MotoGP edition of the motorcycle in Indonesia.
The MotoGP edition comes in the famous Yamaha ‘Racing Blue’ colour with Movistar
branding above the air-intake, on the fairing and the rear panel. Under the
Movistar logo is Yamaha’s tag line “Revs Your Heart”. Other decals on the
motorcycle include Semakin di Depan (translates to ON THE FRONT or ALWAYS IN
THE FRONT), Yamalube, and ENEOS.
Being a special edition, the MotoGP version costs
marginally more than the standard YZF-R25. The standard model is sold for IDR 58.6
million. The MotoGP edition costs IDR 58.9 million.
Apart from the new livery, every other detail is
identical to the standard motorcycle. Thus, you would find the dual, full LED
headlights and an updated fairing that Yamaha calls "cross-layered".
The fairing and windscreen on the 2019 YZF-R25 (and YZF-R3) pay homage to
Yamaha's MotoGP race bike, the YZR-M1. The fairing is claimed to reduce
aerodynamic drag and increase the top speed.
The YZF-R25 unlike other YZF-R series models does
not feature the famed Deltabox frame. Instead, it's built around a steel tubular
frame. The motorcycle has gained (KYB 37 mm) inverted front forks with its
mid-life update. Its predecessor was equipped with conventional telescopic
front forks. Other standard features on the 2019 YZF-R25 include fully-digital
instrument panel, 298 mm single hydraulic disc brake at the front, 220 mm
single hydraulic unit at the rear and dual-channel ABS.
Mechanical specifications continue to feature a
249cc, parallel twin cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC engine that
delivers 35.5 hp of maximum power @ 12,000 rpm and 22.6 Nm of peak torque at
10,000 rpm.
