Yamaha has introduced the Monster Energy Yamaha
MotoGP Edition of its entry-level YZF family motorcycle, the YZF-R125. The bike
is sold in select international markets and is yet to go on sale in India. Similar to the Maverick Viñales
and Valentino Rossi’s YZR-M1 MotoGP bikes, the new YZF-R15 Monster Energy
Yamaha MotoGP Edition features a dual tone finish in the shade of blue and
black. The new livery is accompanied by decals from some of the sponsors of the
Yamaha’s factory racing team in MotoGP championships such as Monster Energy and
ENEOS Performance Motor Oil & Transmission Fluid. There is also a Yamalube
branding on the motorcycle.
The MotoGP edition also comes with a racing-style
lever protector that is installed on the right-hand side of the clip-on style
handlebar. A YZR-M1 MotoGP-inspired supersport cockpit further enhances the
unique visuals of the YZF-R125 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition. Yamaha
also offers the YZF-R125 in Yamaha Blue, Tech Black and Competition White
colour options.
Do remember that Yamaha had introduced the MotoGP
edition of the YZF-R15 V3.0 in the Indian market. Apart from the visual
upgrades in the form of MotoGP livery, the YZF-R125 Monster Energy Yamaha
MotoGP Edition continues to feature the same specifications as the standard
model.
Mechanical specifications include a 125cc, single
cylinder, liquid-cooled, engine with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) technology.
Paired to a six-speed transmission, the motor delivers 14.88 bhp of maximum
power at 9,000 rpm and 12.4 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm. The gearbox
features an Assist & Slipper clutch system. Stopping power comes from a 292
mm front and 230 mm rear disc brakes while the safety net comprises ABS.
The motorcycle is built around Yamaha’s famed
Deltabox frame and features premium hardware, including upside-down telescopic
front forks, monoshock rear suspension, aluminium swingarm, full-LED
headlights, LCD instrument console, split seats, and LED tail lamp.
Similar to other Yamaha R-series models, the
YZF-R125 can be further customised with the addition of optional accessories
such as titanium exhausts and slip-on mufflers, billet covers, protectors and
more. Genuine Yamaha Accessories range also includes footpegs, and seat cover,
endurance screen, license plate holder, tank pad, side sliders rim stickers and
LED blinkers.