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Yamaha YBR125
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Average Ratings for Yamaha YBR125

  • Build quality4 stars
  • Reliability4.7 stars
  • Value for Money4.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.4 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

66 Reviews For Yamaha YBR125

  • Guest 16th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I already have a litre Honda but needed a day machine for work. I love it. O.k. it hasn't the acceleration but it scores on the following:

    a. Very low weight, no problems pulling on to centre stand
    b. Brilliant manoeuvrability on the road
    c. Gearbox is great, no crunching on first gear selection and the other gears are silky smooth
    d. Very quiet, no vibration
    e. Suspension and saddle very good
    f. Its like riding an old British motorbike without the agro
    g. Filled it up on delivery and the gauge has hardly moved after 80 miles
    h. Easy to maintain myself

    Also with zero % on repayment scheme who could complain

  • Guest 14th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I've had my YBR for about 4 months now and think its a great little bike for the money. The only problem I've had is a headlight bulb failing (not pleasant at night). Fuel consumption averages out at 110mpg and will carry me (15st 6ft 3 with top box) along at 55mph with ease. Anything over 60mph can be a struggle without a long flat bit of road and/or tailwind. The only issue I get is sometimes it can be fussy going into first gear, this is usually if you change down through the gears too fast w ...

  • Jonnster71 14th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    A well-equipped, well-made, reliable and comfortable little bike.

    Bought my YBR 125 after 20+ years since my last motorbike experience (Yamaha FZ50), and wanted something cheap to run for a 15 mile commute across country roads. I'm 6'0" and weigh in at a solid 100kgs (16 stones).

    Things I LOVE about this bike:

    Instruments, rev counter in particular is a really useful reference. The centre-stand makes it easy to work on the chain and swing-arm. The cargo frame on the rear, easy to fit a top-bo ...

  • Guest 3rd Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Good frame, comfortable suspensions, excellent front brake. The engine is not very strong (10 HP) but it is running well with no vibrations (sometimes it seems to be a little 125 cc twin engine). The rear brake is not strong. Excellent speedo and rev counter + fuel indication. The cold start is good, but it needs warming up. The choke is on the carburettor and not on the steering end: it is a difficult ride away when cold!

  • Guest 18th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    very very good bike, quick acceleration, good top speed, great on fuel, cheap to insure

    i would recommend this bike to anyone... easy bike to ride and get on with

    dont think badly about this bike because what all the bad reviews on the bike its just an awsome bike all round lives up to yamaha's experiance :D

  • Guest 16th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have had mine since new. It has only just done 15000 as I work shifts and only use it when I'm starting early or finishing late. I have only just had new pads fitted although a year or so ago both front suspension seals went and another 6 months later I had to have one of them replaced again. As others have said the gearchange can be a bit iffy at times and sometimes missing gear but I found that my gearchange pedal was moving on the shaft (it had been since new but only comparing with two ...

  • Guest 22nd Sep 2009

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    I purchased this Yamaha YBR125 mainly to save money on fuel, and to offset depreciation on my car. I have never taken a full bike test, and my motorcycling experience is limited to 125cc. I love this little bike! I had hoped to get 80/90 mpg. The simple fact is, I am returning something in the order of 140mpg! Eight quids worth (just below 2 gallons for the pitifully non-metricated) of fuel gets me 220 miles. This has been the case across five tankfuls,so I am not telling porkies! My average spe ...

  • Guest 3rd Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    i was looking at cutting travel costs as car was getting too expensive , had bike years ago but only a twisty so thought i should up the anti and get a geared bike, looking at prices and comparing what was about for the cost of a second hand bike yamaha swung it with three years interest free for only 2069 on the road, other plus is the yamaha has a kick start aswell as electric , honda doesnt so choice made, can average 170 miles between fill ups ata cost of about £6 (1.06 per litre) can ...

  • Guest 10th Aug 2009

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    I got my Yamaha ybr125 about 2 months ago, in my opinon a very good bike, very cheap to run even if you ride pretty quick on it, I do about 150 miles on most of a tank. I'm 6 foot 2" with long legs and find it easy enough to fit on and can still manouver about, which it is very good due to very good stearing lock on it. This bike is also value for money, much better than the chinese alternatives for a first bike, i've had both and I had no even of trouble with the chinese bike. The only complain ...

  • Guest 2nd Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    good build quality, very reliable, comfortable and confidence inspiring. Yamaha YBR125 is ideally suited to learners and commutors in inner city. with a top speed of 60 realistically, not a fast bike. but at £2k brand new, with second hand plentiful, theres loads of choices out there.

    great fuel economy, about 100 miles a gallon if taken easy. good for larger riders too, like me. im 6 foot 2, 16.5 stone and i dont look out of place on it.

    parts are cheap, and plentiful. new tyres from & ...

  • Guest 19th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Yamaha YBR125 lacks some motor power, I'd like to increase the speed a little but I don't know how:(...
    the bike is extremely comfortable to drive and is very reliable. it has not failed me once yet... it's also very cheap to drive;)
    a piece of advice: change the rear tire to a bigger dimention... the bike look's much better whit a "fatter* tire.

  • Mick Sowden 13th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Yamaha YBR125 is cheap to run and insure.
    Gear box can be a little challenging!! Some false neutrals on most days, but nothing that a good stab at the lever doesn't sort out.
    Ideal first bike or commuter.

  • pete10072 11th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Yamaha YBR125 is good value for money.ideal for commuting. really good on fuel.always starts on button,even when -7degrees celcius.

    rode mine for 10,000 miles.had new tyres two sets of front pads.new chain and sprockets.
    tacho playing up doesn't always work.rear light wiring loom replaced.clutch basket becoming snatchy on take up.gearbox is getting ropey.this bike has been abused.but it just keeps going.now buying a honda cbf125

  • Guest 3rd Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I think this Yamaha YBR125 is a great beginners bike, ideal for a bit of (slightly) knee down action, but also (realatively) good for short distance tours or maybe a camping weekend. It sounds nice, especially on the over-run and accelates quickly. It is forgiving in the handling department, instantly inspiring confidence in a beginner (like me). With a bit of tuning it could become a very good bike.

  • ybr125 26th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have ridden bikes upto 1100cc. I ride the yamaha ybr on a 30 mile round trip to work on rural roads from feb to oct and being a shift worker these trips are sometimes at night. This bike will pay for itself in saved fuel costs and keep the mileage down on my car which I use in the winter. Cant think of one bad point. Oh yes. It isnt fast so you might not die as much as other bikes and the mirrors dont seem quite wide/long enough to get a good rear view, but I am a big 100kg bloke. If you take ...

  • censuwine Rank: Lance Corporal 12th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    As far as value for money is concerned, I can't really complain about my YBR. I've had it for 16 months now and there have been no major problems.

  • daffyduxxx 11th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Bought a 57 plate Yamaha YBR125 ED last week with only 72 miles on the clock!!
    Unfortunately, I was distracted by the low mileage and didn't notice the bubbling chrome on the fork stanchions.
    I am going to take it to a dealer to see if they will replace them under warranty, I don't think they should rust after only 18 months.

  • GJS Rank: Corporal 1st May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Bought the YBR because of the mostly excellent reviews and the deal on offer at the local Yamaha dealers - £200 off and free TPFT insurance. I'd not ridden for 21 years (CB125 T-1988) and wanted something easy to ride and reliable.
    The engine is very smooth for a bike of this size and vibration through handlebars/footpegs is minimal. The clutch is light, controls wellplaced, seating comfortable and it's an extremely easy and natural ride. Currently studying for the Theory Test and then o ...

  • eskes 17th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I bought this Yamaha YBR125 bike, I can agree, that is excellent (its not coincidence, that YBR means Yamaha Brilliant Riding).

  • Guest 5th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Yamaha YBR125 is an excelent bike for a new rider with a good overall performance, more of a commuter bike rather then a long distance bike, comfortable, cheap to run ( £5 is about how much it costs to fill the tank up) and great fun to train on. Downsides are its acceleration capabilities after 50mph and that there is no storage (may have to buy panniers or topbox for locks/helmet etc)

Product details

Engine: 4-stroke, single cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC; Displacement: 124cc; Max power: 12bhp @ 8,000 rpm; Weight: 106 kg; Seat height: TBC; Fuel Capacity 12 Litres; Colours: TBC more details...