Yamaha YZF-R125 suspension setup and specs

Yamaha YZF-R125, 2008 to 2013: adjustable rear preload, 818 mm (32.2 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 29 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2008–2013 Yamaha YZF-R125
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Yamaha YZF-R125

2008–2013 · sport · 125 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel114 mm (4.5 in)
Fork diameter33 mm (1.3 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo26 psi · 1.8 bar
Rear, solo29 psi · 2.0 bar
Front, two up25 psi · 1.8 bar
Rear, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Front tire100/80-17
Rear tire130/70-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1355 mm (53.3 in)
Rake26°
Trail89 mm (3.5 in)
Seat height818 mm (32.2 in)
Front brakesingle hydraulic disc, radial caliper
Rear brakesingle hydraulic disc, 1-piston caliper

Other Yamaha YZF-R125 generations: 2014–2018 · 2019 onwards

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