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Yamaha TDR 125 R - [1993]
This edition of the Yamaha TDR 125 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1993. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 SP.This particular Yamaha TDR 125 has a 124cc Liquid cooled, Four stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo - [2020]
The 1993 TDR 125 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the TDR 125's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder | 1997cc.1992 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder | 1992cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha TDR 125 R in the same weight category as the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid or the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R, give or take 50kg.
The 1993 Yamaha TDR 125 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 124cc 2 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 15 bhp (11 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The Reed Valve Four stroke unit throws out torque of 15.1 lb-ft (20.4 Nm) @ 9500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2024 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI [8.4 lb-ft (11.4 Nm) @ 8000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha TDR 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1972 Honda CD 175 175cc has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1993 Yamaha TDR 125 R.
The 1993 Yamaha TDR 125 R has a Power to weight ratio of 96.1 bhp per ton and 96.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1993 TDR 125 competing with the 1972 Honda CD 175 175cc [119.7 bhp\ton] and the 1975 Honda CB 200 Twin Cylinder [119.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha TDR 125 generating around 96.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1988 Suzuki RG 125 Gamma [121.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 1988 Suzuki RG 125 Gamma [121.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 38.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 39.3 secs, this makes the Yamaha TDR 125 R similar in acceleration to the 2001 Yamaha TDR 125 R (38.5 secs) and the 1996 Yamaha TDR 125 R (38.5 secs). This Yamaha TDR 125 R also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1993 Yamaha TDR 125 R and the 1982 Honda VT 250 F
When talking about the performance of the 1993 Yamaha TDR 125 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.3 secs @ 82 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1982 Honda VT 250 F (15.3 secs) and the 1993 Yamaha SR 500 SOHC (15.3 secs).
The 1993 version of the Yamaha TDR 125 R has a maximum speed of 88mph.
Top Speed of the 1993 TDR 125 equals the 2022 Honda CMX 500 Rebel SE
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1993 Yamaha TDR 125 R then how about a 2022 Honda CMX 500 Rebel SE (99 mph) and the 2020 Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS (99 mph).
