| | | | Detailed first look : 2008 Yamaha YZF-R125, real Supersport 125 |  Written: 13/09/2007 : 16:40. Read 17842 times (73/day). | | The integrality of this filed article is for Premium Members. | For 2008 Yamaha will launch the all-new YZF-R125, an exciting new member of the R-series family which is the direct and radical contender of the Honda CBR 125.
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Featuring a liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine running in full-sized Deltabox chassis – and clothed in aggressive R-series style bodywork – the YZF-R125 is aimed at the young first-time 125 buyer, and sporty lovers who wants good look and performances.
In order to achieve this goal, Yamaha’s engineers have created the company’s first ever liquid-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder 125cc SOHC engine. The new R125 benefits from a 4-valve cylinder head.
This new high-tech 125 features a compact fuel injection system fed by a large-capacity airbox.
Featuring bore and stroke dimensions of 52mm x 58.6mm, the compact short-stroke engine has a free-revving character. It would be a high rev lover...
The R6-like silencer is not only here for the look. The exhaust system accommodates dual catalysers, as well as an air induction system which introduces air into the exhaust to enable more complete combustion of any unburnt gases, and in doing so it helps to reduce emissions to even lower levels.
To optimise the performance characteristics of its all-new high-tech 125cc liquid-cooled engine, the R125 is equipped with a 6-speed transmission which ensures strong acceleration and a competitive top speed.
Engine Technical highlights
Liquid-cooled single-cylinder 4-stroke
SOHC 4-valve cylinder head
Wet-sump lubrication system
Fuel injection
Electric start
6-speed transmission
R6-style mid-ship muffler
Dual catalysers
Air Induction system
CHASSIS
Just like its larger R-series brothers, the new R125 features a Deltabox frame.
One of the most significant features of the new R125 is that it has been constructed with a full-sized chassis, which is unique in its segment. For example, the wheelbase on the new Yamaha R-series is 1,353mm, over 58mm greater than a typical sports 125.
The R125 stands out in the crowd, and is easy to mistake for a much larger capacity machine (young riders must love that!). The dual headlights have a distinctive R-series look, while the low frontal ...
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