subject: Yamaha Yzf R125 - A Sporty Commuter [print this page] The Yamaha is a true road stopperThe Yamaha is a true road stopper. Just one glace wont be enough; you will simply turn your heads till it is out of sight. The Yamaha YZF R125 is a boon for the youngsters who are college goers. The stunning looks, the vibrant color and the powerful performance together have made the bike freaks go crazy with the new YZF. The bike sports a liquid cooled single cylinder engine that is SOHC with a displacement of 124 cc and provides a power of 12.2 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm with a maximum power of 9,000 rpm. The Yamaha bikes price has been kept lower as compared to the other sports bike in this segment. Yet there is no compromise as far as the features are concerned.
Listen to the engine sound and you will know the power of this beast. The body is well designed to provide dashing looks and great graphics on the tank and other parts to make it attractive. The high tank and the rear seat are the total attractions of the bike. Along with this the headlamp is most powerful that can help very well during the nights. It boosts of five spoke light weight alloy wheels and has Delta Box chassis. Although the body is similar to the R series of the Yamaha, it is quite distinct and unique in its own way. With a gear box that boosts of six speed, it can achieve greater performance and is easy to shift. The aluminum swing arm is provided for better delivery. The bike is equipped with 292 mm front disc brakes and 230 mm rear.
The bikes price in India is set keeping in mind the budget conscious people. But this bike is not going to make buyers run away with the price tag. They will definitely like the attractive colors as well like the white, black, blue and yellow. The colors are extended to the full front fender, rear side panels and also the fuel tank. The comfort feature gains plus points as it comes with a nice wide seat that provides comfort for the rider as well as the pillion. The foot pegs are low and suspension system is great for a comfortable ride.
The premium features are the fuel injection, dual catalysers, front and rear disc brakes, electric start, wet-sump lubrication system and the air induction system. The weight is around 126.5 kgs and due to this the handling becomes easy and controllable. The length is 2015 mm, the width is 660 mm and the height is 970 mm. the ground clearance given is 155.
The Yamaha YZF R125 price in India is Rs. 90,000 approximately and well set for a sports bike of this segment.
