Yamaha MT-125 2020 vs. Yamaha R1 2019

Yamaha MT-125 2020

Yamaha R1 2019

Overview - Yamaha MT-125 2020 vs Yamaha R1 2019

Yamaha MT-125 2020

Yamaha R1 2019

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Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-125 2020 compared to Yamaha R1 2019

Yamaha MT-125 2020

Yamaha R1 2019

Yamaha MT-125 2020

Yamaha R1 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	200 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	12.4 Nm	Torque	112.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	13
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	124.7 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	1,955 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Width	Width	740 mm	Width	690 mm
Height	Height	1,040 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,355 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	855 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-125 2020

The Yamaha MT 125 is an elegant yet sporty naked bike that delivers a lot of power, especially in the lower rev range. The upright seating position and good handling round off the MT. The disadvantages, however, are that no LED turn signals have been installed and that you protrude above the speedometer when your upper body is bent forward.

Sporty and comfortable

Good chassis

Versatile

No LED turn signals

sitting position that takes some getting used to with the upper body tilted forwards

Yamaha R1 2019

The 2020 R1 model - already available from September - is an evolutionary step that will benefit both the trackday racer and the Yamaha SBK team. The amateur is most likely to benefit from the truly perfect electronics and will also appreciate a little extra power.

powerful engine

clean response

in the right hands a very fast track bike

perfectly tuned electronics

ABS system not 100 per cent satisfactory