Yamaha XT125R
 |
This article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (October 2008) |
 |
|
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Yamaha |
| Production | 2003 - present |
| Predecessor | XT125 |
| Successor | n/a |
| Class | enduro, adventure |
| Engine | 124 cc single cylinder |
| Transmission | 5 speed sequential |
| Wheelbase | 1,335 mm (52.6 in) |
| Dimensions | L 1,995 mm (78.5 in) W 840 mm (33 in) |
| Seat height | 860 mm (34 in) |
| Weight | 111 kg (240 lb) (dry) 122.2 mm (4.81 in) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 10 l (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal) |
| Related | DT125RE, XT125X, YBR125 |
The Yamaha XT125R is a single cylinder enduro/adventure bike produced by Yamaha motor company since the 2003 model year. It shares its modest power plant with the YBR125 and its supermotard brother, the Yamaha XT125X. While parts such as the transmission and chassis are produced in Japan, and the engine in Brazil, the motorbike itself is assembled in Bologna, Italy for the European market by the Italian bike company Malaguti.
The 21-inch front wheel and the 18-inch rear with enduro-style tires make it fit for both on- and off-road use. Seat height and ground clearance are higher compared to the Supermotard version and the machine features the typical dual-purpose handling characteristics, which makes it suitable for a wide range of duties, from crossing rough city roads to small country lanes or paths.
The bike is considered[who?] suitable as a learner bike due to its light weight and high torque composition, with user-friendly brakes and easy handling, particularly as an alternative for taller learners (along with the Honda XL125 Varadero).
The XT range debuted in 1976 with the XT500 single 4-stroke "torque hammer". Later, other models followed spreading from XT125 to the latest XT660. Both the XT and DT ranges represent the typical Yamaha model development consistency, with model refinements over a long period of time, resulting in a generally dependable and "bullet-proof" quality.
As of the 2008 model year, Yamaha is still producing and marketing the XT125R.
[edit] Specifications
| 2003 - current | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC | |
| Displacement | 124 cc | |
| Peak horsepower (est.) | 9.2 kW (12.3 hp) @ 8,000 rpm | |
| Peak Torque (est.) | 11.7 N·m (8.6 ft·lbf) @ 6,500 rpm | |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 | |
| Rear Tire | 120/80-18 | |
| Length | 1,995 mm (78.5 in) | |
| Wheelbase | 1,335 mm (52.6 in) | |
| Seat Height | 860 mm (34 in) | |
| Dry Weight | 111 kg (240 lb) | |
[edit] External links
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
