Yamaha YZF-R125 2021 vs. Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

Yamaha R1 2005
Overview - Yamaha YZF-R125 2021 vs Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

Yamaha R1 2005
Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R125 2021 compared to Yamaha R1 2005
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

The Yamaha YZF-R125 in the 2019 version makes journalists' lives difficult. You search and search for a fault, but can't find one - simply frustrating! Because the 15 hp single-cylinder with variable valve timing (VVA) performs excellently and is undoubtedly one of the best power units in the 125cc class. The handling is convincing in everyday life as well as on the racetrack, even if the chassis shows its sporty side on bumps. But we are on a super sports bike, so that is not a serious point of criticism. Maybe I need to ride the R125 for a few weeks to find its Achilles heel after all....
Yamaha R1 2005

The new R1 is a motorbike full of high-tech and innovation. The performance offered on the race track is impressive. Because the technical gadgets translate into riding fun and lap times. Nevertheless, the bike demands an active rider to avoid becoming exhausting.