Even the smallest MT doesn't want to turn up to the family reunion in last season's outfit. For the 2027 model year, Yamaha is bringing the MT-125 visually closer to the next generation of its bigger siblings. The main changes are a new design for the tank, seat and front end. The technical foundation, on the other hand, remains familiar. So it's a fresh look, but under the skin you won't need to get used to a completely different bike.
Yamaha MT-125 2027: New look, proven base
New seat, angular front and Redline White
The Yamaha MT-125 gets a new face and a revised seat for 2027. What's behind the sharper shell, which tech stays and when the little MT arrives at dealers.
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Proven base with VVA and Deltabox frame
Yamaha sticks with the 125 cc engine with VVA. The Deltabox frame and the 41 mm upside-down fork are also part of the familiar base. The manufacturer quotes a seat height of 810 mm for the 2027 MT-125. The announcement at hand does not give any specific power, torque or weight figures. Yamaha continues to promise agile handling and strong acceleration. How the overall package feels on the road remains to be seen in a ride test.
The familiar 125 cc engine with VVA remains the powertrain base for 2027.
New seat and a bolder tank section
Yamaha has certainly made changes at the contact point between human and bike: a newly designed seat is meant to give the MT-125 a slimmer, more stretched-out profile while also improving ergonomics. On top of that comes a more dynamically shaped tank section. According to Yamaha, the new design is intended to support both a relaxed posture when commuting through town and a more active position on twisty roads. Whether it actually suits riders of different heights better is, of course, not something you can glean from a press kit.
According to Yamaha, the newly designed seat is meant to improve the connection between rider and bike.
The side fairing gets a revised structure with a transparent, dark smoke-tinted glitch pattern that reveals the MT logo. A new 125 side graphic completes the look. This way, even the smallest member of the Hyper Naked range adopts the design language of its bigger siblings.
Sharper front with LEDs and four colour options
Up front, the MT-125 gets a more angular face with a dark-tinted, transparent front mask and a matte MT-125 logo. Blade-shaped LED position lights and LED indicators complete the lighting system and, according to Yamaha, are also meant to improve visibility.
Blade-shaped LED position lights define the new face.
Redline White joins the colour range, combined with a two-tone seat. Ice Storm, Icon Blue and Tech Black are also available, making four colour options announced in total. According to Yamaha, the new side graphic appears on all colours.
Five-inch TFT with navigation and MyRide connectivity
The features still include a five-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity via the free Yamaha MyRide app. Yamaha mentions integrated turn-by-turn navigation as well as the ability to manage calls, music and messages on the move. The display and smartphone connectivity with music and navigation are already listed in Yamaha's official 2026 model line-up, so they are not new for the 2027 model year.
The five-inch TFT offers smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation.
MyRide also offers route tracking and route planning as well as ride data, including distance covered and lean angle. Rides can be supplemented with photos and shared on social media or in the MyRide community. So if you like to document your rides, the function is there for you.
What changes compared to the 2026 MT-125
A comparison with Yamaha's official 2026 documents shows that the focus of the 2027 update is on design and ergonomics. Newly announced are the revised seat, the reshaped tank section, the side fairing with glitch pattern, the more angular front design and Redline White. Ice Storm, Icon Blue and Tech Black were already part of the colour palette in 2026. The 125 cc VVA engine, the 41 mm USD fork and the 810 mm seat height are also already documented for the predecessor. So the new seat does not change the nominal seat height.
The 2026 documents also mention traction control and an assist and slipper clutch. Neither is explicitly addressed in the 2027 press release at hand. This implies neither their removal nor any new function. Nor does the announcement confirm a power increase or a weight change compared to 2026.
Accessories and market launch in the first quarter of 2027
Yamaha announces a range of genuine accessories for personalising the MT-125, but does not name any individual parts in the document at hand. The accessories can be ordered before taking delivery of the vehicle and fitted by the Yamaha dealer. The components are also available individually.
The 2027 model year Yamaha MT-125 is set to be available at European Yamaha dealers from the first quarter of 2027. The Austrian press kit dated 21 October 2026 does not mention a specific price. For prices and more precise delivery dates, Yamaha refers to the respective national distributor. So how hard the new outfit will hit your wallet remains open for now.
Questions and answers about the 2027 Yamaha MT-125
What's new on the 2027 Yamaha MT-125? Yamaha has revised the seat, tank design, side fairing and front end. On top of that come Redline White with a two-tone seat and a new 125 side graphic.
Which technical base does the MT-125 continue to use? The 125 cc engine with VVA, the Deltabox frame and a 41 mm upside-down fork are listed. The stated seat height is 810 mm.
Does the 2027 Yamaha MT-125 have navigation? Yamaha mentions a five-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity via MyRide and turn-by-turn navigation. According to the manufacturer, calls, music and messages can also be managed.
When is the 2027 MT-125 coming and how much does it cost? The European market launch is announced for the first quarter of 2027 onwards. No price is given in the press kit provided.
Yamaha MT-125 2027: New look, proven base Images
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The MT-125 in Ice Storm, pictured with a rider on an urban route.
The two-tone seat is part of the new Redline White look.
Blade-shaped LED position lights define the new face.
Icon Blue remains part of the colour palette for the 2027 model year.
The familiar 125cc engine with VVA remains the heart of the bike for 2027.
The upside-down fork retains its 41 mm diameter.
According to Yamaha, the newly designed seat is intended to improve the connection between rider and bike.
The new 125cc graphics add a distinctive touch to the tank area.
The translucent smoked Glitch pattern puts the MT logo in the spotlight.
Redline White on the move: the additional colour combines white panels with red accents.
The new tank shape is a key focus of the 2027 model update.
The MT-125 remains the smallest member of Yamaha’s Hyper Naked family.
According to Yamaha, the new shape is designed to provide a relaxed riding position for commuting.
According to Yamaha, the revised ergonomics are also designed to encourage a more active riding position on twisty roads.
The riding shot shows the familiar platform with its 125cc engine and VVA.
In 2027, Yamaha continues to position the MT-125 as a bike for urban riding.
Ice Storm pairs light-colored bodywork with blue wheels and accents.
The lighting picks out the front end of the MT-125 in this night-time riding shot.
The sharper front-end styling brings the 125 visually closer to the larger MT models.
The studio shot highlights the white bodywork and red wheels of the Redline White.
The revised silhouette is clear in this right-side view.
The rear view shows the seat, taillight and license plate holder.
Redline White also features contrasting red accents on the left side.
From a front three-quarter angle, the newly sculpted tank and front cowl stand out.
The front view shows the MT-125’s sharper face.
Blue wheels and tank panels define the right-side view in Icon Blue.
The rear view shows the slim silhouette above the rear wheel.
The left-side view in Icon Blue also showcases the familiar technical platform.
The tank and front cowl define its look from this angled view.
From the front, the blue panels add a splash of colour below the handlebars.
Tech Black offers a dark alternative to the more contrasting colour options.
The new seat also changes the profile of the MT-125 in Tech Black.
In Tech Black, the understated colour scheme carries through to the rear.
The left-side view shows the black wheels and dark-finished bodywork.
The front-end design is also clear on the black version, seen from an oblique angle.
The dark front cowl fits right in with the Tech Black look.
The left-side profile shows off the redesigned tank area flowing into the seat.
The tinted, transparent front cowl features the MT-125 logo.
The front end and tank showcase the MT family’s sharper styling.
The rear view reveals the seat profile and blue wheels.
LED turn signals round out the lighting system on the little MT.
The MT-125 is ready to ride in Ice Storm, with a light-coloured tank section and blue trim.
The head-on shot with rider highlights the compact layout of the handlebars and lighting.
The side-on shot with a rider gives a good look at the riding position.
The angled rear view shows the bike with its rider and the new seat.
The new look is designed to make its place in the family clear, even when stationary.
The right-side view shows the MT-125 against a nighttime city backdrop.
The view from the opposite side highlights the transition between the tank, seat and tail.
With no rider aboard, the revised seat’s elongated profile is clearly visible.
The low-angle shot highlights the front wheel and the bike’s front-end styling.
The studio shot in Ice Storm shows off the revised bodywork without distractions.
On the right, the engine, exhaust and blue accents on the wheels and side panels are visible.
The rear view in Ice Storm highlights the slim profile above the rear wheel.
The left-side view highlights how the frame, tank shape and seat work together.
A view from an angle shows the front cowl, tank graphics and side fairing together.
The front view in Ice Storm wraps up the studio shots of the four announced colour options.
The 5-inch TFT display offers smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation.