Yamaha’s XT125X is Yamaha’s learner-friendly road going supermoto. The 125cc four-stroke machine is a scaled down version of the XT660X and has the same supermoto styling cues, like a big single front disc brake, aggressive styling, 17” wheels and wide tyres. Although learner riders are allowed to ride a 15bhp 125cc by law, the XT125X makes just 10bhp.
Engine
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Powered by a carburetted, air-cooled, single-cylinder, SOHC four-stroke motor, Yamaha has strangled the power output to 10bhp, which makes performance less than impressive. Power is delivered smoothly, though and the five-speed gearbox is nice and slick.
Ride and Handling
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With a razor-thin seat and little wind protection, the XT125X is better for short squirts around town than for longer journeys, the tiny 9-litre fuel tank won’t get you that far anyway. It’s super-agile, lightweight (just 120kg wet) handles solidly and will even slide into roundabouts with a dab of rear brake like a proper big capacity supermoto.
Equipment
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The XT125X comes with a pretty basic spec, but you get spoked 17” wheels, supermoto styling and a big front disc brake set-up.
Quality and Reliability
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The XT125X is durable, well made and reliable. The paint finish is good and the quality of the cycle parts is right up there too.
Value
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With a £2999 price tag the Yamaha is good value for money. It’s a class above something like a sporty Kymco 125, which costs just a few hundred quid less. Resale values are healthy too.
Insurance
Insurance group: 5
Model History
Arrived in the UK in 2005
Other Versions
Yamaha XT125R (enduro-style )
Specifications
| Top speed | 70mph |
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| 1/4-mile acceleration | secs |
| Power | 10bhp |
| Torque | 7.5ftlb |
| Weight | 120kg |
| Seat height | 860mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9 litres |
| Average fuel consumption | mpg |
| Tank range | miles |
| Insurance group | 5 |
| Engine size | 124cc |
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| Engine specification | Single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Frame | Tubular steel cradle |
| Front suspension adjustment | None |
| Rear suspension adjustment | None |
| Front brakes | 260mm disc |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc |
| Front tyre size | 100/80 17in |
| Rear tyre size | 130/70 17in |
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