2023 YZ125 release Date

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2023 Yamaha YZ125 • $6,999

TWO-STROKE EVOLUTION

More powerful, more capable, more advanced. Offering the ideal blend of performance, reliability and usability to develop the skills to win.

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Additional Features

• RACE-READY FEATURES: Complete with an aluminum handlebar, two-position adjustable handlebar clamp, wide footpegs, gripper seat, adjustable clutch lever with works-style cable adjuster and lightweight rear sprocket design, the YZ125 is competition-ready straight out of the crate.

Chassis / Suspension

• LIGHTWEIGHT FRAME: Race-proven, highly developed aluminum semi-double cradle frame is engineered to provide just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of stability and cornering performance. Removable aluminum rear subframe is constructed of square-section tubing for reduced weight.
• INDUSTRY-LEADING KYB® FORK: The Speed Sensitive System 48mm inverted KYB® fork includes a leaf spring in the mid-speed valve for more precise damping and increased performance and comfort, while offering up 11.8 inches of travel.
• ADVANCED KYB® SHOCK: Fully adjustable KYB® rear shock features reduced-friction Kashima Coat™ internals, separate adjusters for high- and low-speed compression damping, a full lock oil rebound system for increased comfort, and 12.4 inches of travel. It all adds up to fantastic rear wheel control and class-leading capability.
• HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKING SYSTEM: The high performance braking system features a 270mm front rotor, 240mm rear rotor, large front pistons and rigid calipers, all combining to provide exceptional braking power and feel.
• RACE-READY TIRES: Premium Bridgestone® Battlecross X20 tires offer strong cornering grip and race-developed performance.

Engine

• YAMAHA POWER VALVE SYSTEM: Patented Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS™) combines crisp, hard-hitting bottom-end acceleration with strong mid-range and top-end.
• PRECISE FUELING & IGNITION TIMING: High-precision Hitachi Astemo® Keihin PWK38S carburetor features a power jet, throttle position sensor and 3D-map-controlled CDI unit for precise ignition timing. The result is clean, crisp throttle response, superior rideability and excellent over-rev character.
• CLOSE-RATIO TRANSMISSION: Close-ratio six-speed transmission has wider transmission gear tooth width and optimized gear ratios for maximum performance.
• DIGITAL IGNITION: Digital CDI system delivers precise spark and monitors engine speed to ensure optimal timing for faster, stronger response during hard acceleration.
• HIGH-CAPACITY RADIATOR: High-capacity radiator with dark louvers deliver maximum cooling efficiency and an aggressive look.

Top Features

• POWERFUL TWO-STROKE YZ125 ENGINE: Yamaha's advanced, liquid-cooled 125cc two-stroke engine provides impressive acceleration, thrilling mid- to high-rpm power, along with supreme usability.
• CLASS-LEADING KYB® SUSPENSION: The YZ125's renowned suspension performance offers unmatched levels of control, capability and comfort by way of the fully adjustable 48mm inverted KYB® front fork, including a leaf spring in the mid-speed valve for more precise damping, and the fully adjustable KYB® rear shock featuring reduced-friction Kashima Coat™ internals. It all adds up to class-defining suspension and handling characteristics.
• RIDER-FRIENDLY CHASSIS: Lightweight finely tuned chassis means nimble handling, more control and less rider fatigue—the ideal platform for advancing skills and gaining confidence.
• HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKING SYSTEM: High performance front and rear brake setup offers exceptional braking power and feel.
• CONFIDENCE-INSPIRING ERGONOMICS: A carefully considered ergonomic design includes a flatter seat, narrow fuel tank, smoothly integrated body panels and slim shroud width to enable greater freedom of movement forward and back, allowing the rider to easily shift body weight for increased control and confidence.
• AGGRESSIVE YZ STYLING: Aggressive bodywork including slim body panels and blacked-out radiator shrouds integrate with a bold graphics scheme to highlight the YZ's unmatched racing pedigree. Premium Yamaha Blue and dark blue graphics are embedded to provide excellent durability and scratch resistance.
• PERFECT FOR ASPIRING MOTOCROSSERS: A pure motocross machine, the light, nimble, competition-ready YZ125 is the perfect choice for riders stepping up from the 85cc class.

General Information

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Hydraulic disc, 270 mm

Rear - Hydraulic disc, 240 mm

Tires

Front - 80 / 100-21 Bridgestone® Battlecross X20F

Rear - 100 / 90-19 Bridgestone® Battlecross X20

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

Maximum - 14.4 in.

Drivetrain

Transmission

Constant-mesh 6-speed

Engine

Engine

2-stroke; reed-valve inducted

Bore x Stroke

54.0 x 54.5 mm

Compression Ratio

8.2 ~ 10.1:1

Fuel System

Hitachi Astemo®

Carburetion

Keihin PWK38S

Operational

Front Suspension

KYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable

Travel - 11.8 in.

Rear Suspension

KYB® single shock; fully adjustable

Travel - 12.4 in.

Other

Warranty

30 Day (Limited Factory)

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