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Yamaha YBR125 Review

Yamaha YBR125 Overview

For learners and amateurs, this is one of the best budget bikes to buy. The Yamaha YBR 125 offers value for money and is an easy going and practical bike to ride. In terms of city riding it offers enough pep to zip through heavy traffic with decent handling.

This bike comes with a four-stroke air cooled engine which is perky with ample power to get you along the city or on motorways at a swift pace.  While the bike offers a top speed of about 70mph, it is most comfortable when doing around 55mph.

The bike is rather light weight, offers good handling, and is easy to corner. The suspensions are basic but work efficiently with excellent braking. The sound is good as well and it comes equipped with an electric and kick start.

This is a budget bike and we have to admit, you can tell. Areas like the gearbox and wiring could be improved. Despite these minor hitches the bike does feel reliable for a low priced model.

It comes with the basics like a luggage rack, analogue clocks, a grabrail and a fuel gauge. While the seating is comfortable, the mirrors are not as effective. Overall a great bike for beginners to hone their riding skills.

Yamaha YBR125 Spec

Seat height780mm
Weight106kg
EngineAir cooled, four stroke, single cylinder
Capacity124cc
Average fuel consumption90mpg
Top speed70mph
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Submitted by:Mr PharmacistReview Date: March 2017
Comfort
It's fine for what it does but I wouldn't want to do more than 100 miles!
Ride Quality
Small and bouncy, I've had the front forks preloaded by 30mm greatly improving ride and handling
Build Quality & Reliability
Built to a budget but a bulletproof engine and clutch. Electrics aren't that great.
Engine Rating
Weak but reliable!
Brake Rating
They both work, front is fine for the weight of the bike
Running Cost
The power is poor and electrics have caused problems. Also could do with wider tyres.
Overall
Pros CommentsIt is a workhorse to learn on, it is cheap and unlikely to break mechanically speaking. It's a great learner, but will probably be grown out of very quickly!
Cons CommentsThe power is poor and electrics have caused problems. Also could do with wider tyres.
Submitted by:MikeReview Date: March 2017
Comfort
Big and good looking for a 125
Ride Quality
It's a kick start but starts first time
Build Quality & Reliability
Yamaha so very good
Engine Rating
125cc so not the quickest bike
Brake Rating
It's on drum brakes so not to good
Running Cost
It's a bit slow.
Overall
Pros CommentsCool looking bike that is cheap to run.
Cons CommentsIt's a bit slow.
Submitted by:RolandReview Date: May 2017
Comfort
Ride Quality
Build Quality & Reliability
Engine Rating
Brake Rating
Running Cost
Rear wheels could be wider for stability.
Overall
Pros CommentsWho needs a bike for commuting and a bit more than this is an excellent one! Reliable good looking and cheap to run. Very low running cost, reliable, gets me where i want to, excellent commuter
Cons CommentsRear wheels could be wider for stability.
Submitted by:Jordan JacksonReview Date: November 2017
Comfort
Great bike for learner riders solid performance and frame with eco mode included to help save petrol on commuting, smooth gears ranging from 1-5 top speed okay for a 125cc at 60mph with restrictor but very well rounded bike over all.
Ride Quality
Build Quality & Reliability
Great build work overall solid bike have come off once or twice due to other drivers but still only minor scratches with no major damage.
Engine Rating
Good power for 125cc even with restrictor.
Brake Rating
Joined rear brake with front brake good for all conditions.
Running Cost
Really cheap to fill tank I’d say about £10 and your good for at least 100-130 miles
Overall
Pros CommentsGreat looking and riding
Cons CommentsRemove restrictor
Submitted by:Sam CoxReview Date: November 2017
Comfort
Being new to riding a motorcycle my muscles are still getting used to being on a bike regularly however I am finding that I can ride this bike for at least an hour before my muscles begin to ache so I believe this is good for long commutes as well as shorter journeys. The seat is comfortable and the position of the seat/ pegs and handlebars offer an upright riding position so no chance of any back pain. I cannot comment with regards to the comfort for a pillion passenger having never taken one.
Ride Quality
The bike is incredibly light even for a smaller person like myself (5'6) which makes it great for riding through town on my daily commutes. Gear changes are smooth and neutral is relatively easy to find when needed. Cornering is nice and easy and the tyres give a good grip giving you confidence on particularly twisty roads.
Build Quality & Reliability
The build quality is good overall due to it being a Yamaha with only a few cheap looking parts which can easily be expected for a cheap and affordable bike. I have not had any problems at all with the bike so far and there are no signs of wear and tear which bodes well.
Engine Rating
Overall the bikes engine is okay for commuting around town at low speeds however when moving over 40mph the engine seems to really struggle which can become a little unnerving on roads with national speed limits when cars are backing up behind you. With that said the MPG for the bike is truly fantastic and really works in this bikes favour.
Brake Rating
The breaks are by no means the best out there but for a bike of this power they work just fine. I have not once felt that they needed to be faster at slowing the bike down.
Running Cost
The fuel economy on this bike is fantastic, I have ridden nearly 400 miles and have spent no more than £20 fuelling the bike. Being new to riding I do not have anything to compare the bike too but having spoken to other riders I am aware that the running costs for this bike are excellent and perfect for the new rider.
Overall
Pros CommentsThe bike is fantastic for the beginner rider with next to no experience, it is incredibly forgiving and comfortable to ride around on and for such a cheap price you really cannot go wrong.
Cons CommentsIf I could improve upon anything for this bike it would be the acceleration from 40 – 70mph as this becomes very sluggish on roads with national speed limits.

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