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| Build quality | 8/10  |
|---|---|
| Reliability | 9.4/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.5/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.9/10 |
| Overall Rating | 9/10  |
By Johnyboyo
on 8th Nov 2006
| Year Manufactured | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Length of ownership | 6 months |
| Build quality | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Value for money | 10/10 |
| Overall value | 10/10 |
 Johnyboyo's recommendation | |
Good reliability, value for money is second to none, also very forgiving and talk about fuel economy!?!
Initial problems with indicators.
Choke, positioned on engine (you soon get used to this and it's not hugely important).
I love this Yamaha YBR125 bike. It's fast for a 125, especially on the back wheel, something I found out by accident but it's kept me smiling ever since. Great beginners bike. Styling is best you're going to get on a bike this price, just shy of 2 grand. Cruises at 55mph easy, does 65mph. I've had 70mph, screaming down a long hill but it wasn't too pleasant.
It's brilliant for commuting, which is what it was 'drawn up for' by its Brazilian designers, for the huge new Chinese market (it's fine for Britain's towns though). However, I've used mine regularly touring the 65M between Preston and Huddersfield and it takes it fine, uphill and down dale, on the 60mph A-roads.
It's quality is Yamaha - "nuff said"; this speaks for its reliability also. It's four stroke, 10 horse power-plant is not restricted and very economical, if you ride sensibly, you'll wonder what it uses for fuel. I've had well over 100mpg. The big shiny exhaust makes a decent growl but screams easily too, the catalytic helps please the eco-nuts in Europe.
Parts are pretty good/easy to get. Brakes; twin piston disc - front, drums at back, are easily enough for the bike. Servicing can be done by yourself if you're slightly mechanically minded; the excellent users manual telling you all you need to know, helps when there's no Haign's manual. Suspension is adequate and handling is fine, given the skinny tyres. Even has a fuel gauge with 3 litre reserve. The problem with the indicators; been informed that it's a common fault with indicator relay, so existing owners may want to check this out (I'm having mine replaced on the warranty).
Verdict: if you're starting out and want a great looking, great value and most importantly, a fun bike that will keep going till kingdom come, the YBR125's a sound choice.
Also comes with cheap insurance, first years RAC assist in addition to warranty, not that you'll ever need it.
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