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Yamaha SR125 (1982-2003)

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Detail	Value
Engine size	124cc
Power	12bhp
Top speed	55mph
Insurance group	4

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MCN overall verdict

The Yamaha SR125 is one of the oldest 125 cruiser type motorcycles on the roads today. It first appeared in the UK way back in 1982, was withdrawn in 1986, then returned in 1991. It's an ideal CBT motorcycle, but beyond a training school car park the Yamaha SR125 feels slow and outdated in almost every way.

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The Yamaha SR125 struggles to maintain its speed in 5th gear - any kind of headwind or incline will see you prodding 4th gear to keep it above 50mph. The SR125's engine is reliable, but it's so sluggish it's hard to believe Yamaha's claim that produces 12bhp.

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With everything feeling low and light, the Yamaha SR125 is a novice motorcycle which you can master very quickly. The front disc brake works OK, but the suspension is on the soft side and the motorcycle soon feels like a mini bouncy castle if you try and corner at all rapidly.

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With the Yamaha SR125 you do get fuel, neutral and temperature warning lights, which some 125 learner motorcycles lack, but otherwise the Yamaha SR125 is a basic mode of transport, with few frills. Nice comfy seat though, plus grabrail and electric start, even going back to the 1991 models.

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The Yamaha SR125's motor is one of those understressed units (also features in the TW125 Yam ) that just keeps plodding along for years. The rest of the Yamaha SR125 can look a bit tatty after a few winters and corrosion can get at the exhaust and chassis components all too easily. There's a fully-enclosed chain however.

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Yamaha SR125s go for about £400-£900 secondhand, which considering the SR125 once cost a whopping two grand brand new, is a fair price for a basic learner/cruiser motorcycle. Watch out for ex-training school models with bent forks, broken indicators, levers and dented exhausts - there's plenty about. Click here for Yamaha SR125 motorcycles for sale.

1982: Yamaha SR125 launched in UK.
1986: Yamaha SR125 deleted from UK line-up.
1991: Yamaha SR125 returns.
1995: Drum front brake replaced by disc.
1999: Front disc gets new two-piston caliper.
2003: Yamaha SR125 discontinued.

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Specifications

Top speed	55mph
1/4-mile acceleration	23 secs
Power	12bhp
Torque	9.8ftlb
Weight	104kg
Seat height	740mm
Fuel capacity	10 litres
Average fuel consumption	65mpg
Tank range	130 miles
Insurance group	4

Engine size	124cc
Engine specification	2v, single, 5 gears
Frame	Steel tube cradle
Front suspension adjustment	None
Rear suspension adjustment	Preload
Front brakes	245mm disc
Rear brake	Drum
Front tyre size	3.00 x 17
Rear tyre size	3.50 x 16

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£1,299

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£900

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SR125

10440 miles

£795

Yamaha
SR125

20576 miles

£650

Owners' Overall Rating (1 review)

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I had one for a bit

ranksounds

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while I was training to ride, had it for around 3 months, sure I did more than 55mph on it though. Don't buy one to use past passing full test.

20 February 2008