The fast track to the Rossi experience

The racetrack is a major influence on the design of Yamaha’s R-series, and the YZF-R125 is no different. The new YZF-R125 Team Yamaha Race Replica features striking blue and white paint and graphics to match Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP bike and the same aggressive R-series styling as the R1 and R6.

Born from the supersport DNA of the R-series, the YZF-R125 has R-series style and attitude। Its free-revving, liquid-cooled 4-stroke engine is fuel injected for near-instant throttle response, while a 6-speed gearbox lets you keep it in the power band। A lightweight Deltabox frame linked to a cast aluminium swinging-arm delivers class-leading handling. And, because it’s full-sized, the R125 provides a comfortable riding position – even for taller riders.

Features:

• Dynamic official Team Yamaha graphics
• Free-revving, fuel injected 4-stroke engine
• Aggressive R-series styling
• 6-speed transmission
• Deltabox frame and aluminium swinging arm
• R6 style mid-ship muffler

Engine:

Engine type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder, 4-valve, SOHC
Displacement	124.66 cc
Bore x stroke	52.0 x 58.6 mm
Compression ratio	11.2 : 1
Maximum power	11.0 kW (15 PS) @ 9,000 rpm
Maximum torque	12.24 Nm (1.25 kg-m) @ 8,000 rpm
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Clutch type	Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Ignition system	TCI
Starter system	Electric
Transmission system	Constant mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission	Chain
Fuel tank capacity	13.8 L
Oil tank capacity	1.15 L

Chassis:

Chassis:	Steel Deltabox
Front suspension system	Telescopic forks
Front travel	130 mm
Rear suspension system	Swingarm (monocross)
Rear travel	125 mm
Caster angle	24.2°
Trail	86.1 mm
Front brake	Single disc, Ø 292 mm
Rear brake	Single disc, Ø 230 mm
Front tyre	100/80-17 M/C
Rear tyre	130/70-17 M/C

Dimensions:

Length	2,015 mm
Width	660 mm
Height	970 mm
Seat height	818 mm
Wheel base	1,355 mm
Minimum ground clearance	155 mm
Wet weight	138 kg

Engine Features

All-new high-powered liquid-cooled 4-stroke V4 engine

Powering the new VMAX is all-new 1,679cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 65 degree V4 engine* whose imposing in-your-face design offers you an unforgettable acceleration experience created by awesome levels of power.

Running with bore x stroke dimensions of 90 x 66mm and featuring a compression ratio of 11.3:1, this visually intimidating new power plant develops 200 PS at 9,000 rpm, together with a huge torque output of 166.8 Nm at 6,500 rpm.

The completely new VMAX engine benefits from the application of some of the most advanced Yamaha engine management technology ever seen in the category.

Yamaha's G.E.N.I.C.H. technology

Yamaha's G.E.N.I.C.H.* technology is an advanced engineering concept which involves the application of cutting-edge electronic control technology in order to deliver increased performance and an enhanced riding experience.

The new VMAX benefits from this advanced Yamaha G.E.N.I.C.H technology with features such as YCC-I (Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake) and YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) which are key factors in achieving the new engine’s high levels of power.

This new high-tech engine is the first Yamaha V4 to be equipped with a sophisticated new fuel injection system, which, together with the YCC-I and YCC-T, ensures that the powerful 65-degree V4 engine is fully equipped to deliver previously unimaginable levels of standing-start and roll-on acceleration. You’ll have to experience it to believe it, but we can assure you that you’re going to be impressed!

But this remarkable new 1,679cc V4 engine offers a whole lot more than awe-inspiring acceleration feeling, and advanced chip-controlled technology। It not only delivers outstanding straight-line performance, but it also ensures instant pick-up at all engine speeds, and offers remarkable performance right across the rpm range, making the new VMAX a top performer on both the strip and the open road.

Forged aluminium pistons

Another example of the way in which sophisticated technology has been used to enhance the performance on the new VMAX is evident in the new forged aluminium pistons।

Fuel Injection and YCC-T – Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle

Another highly advanced feature seen on the new VMAX is the YCC-T Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle, which features the same design as that used on the current Yamaha supersport models.

This innovative throttle has a remarkably high calculating speed, and assesses the engine’s running conditions every millisecond, which enables the system to respond instantaneously to rider inputs.

The YCC-T system on the new VMAX helps to deliver awesome acceleration feeling together with the desired torque curve in all conditions, and also prevents the 1,679cc V4 engine from ‘bogging down’ if the throttle is snapped opened too quickly.

The new-generation YZF-R1 is more closely linked to our MotoGP winning M1 than ever before। For 2009 this legendary motorcycle is equipped with an all-new 998cc inline four-cylinder engine with a crossplane crankshaft that runs with an uneven firing interval of 270º - 180º - 90º - 180º। This innovative new design ensures superb throttle linearity, giving a feeling that the rider’s throttle hand is directly connected to the rear tyre।