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Yamaha TZR 125 Naked - [1987]
This edition of the Yamaha TZR 125 Naked is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1987. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf and the 1988 Suzuki RH 250 X.This particular Yamaha TZR 125 has a 124cc Liquid cooled, Four stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1987 TZR 125 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the TZR 125's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1969 Suzuki T 125 II Stinger | 1969cc.1969 Suzuki T 125 II Stinger | 1969cc.
Weighing in at 122.7 kgs (270 lbs) this makes the Yamaha TZR 125 Naked in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI, give or take 50kg.
The 1987 Yamaha TZR 125 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 124cc 5 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 26 bhp (19 kW) @ 10200 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The Reed Valve Four stroke unit throws out torque of 13.0 lb-ft (17.6 Nm) @ 10000 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 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid [32.1 lb-ft (43.5 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha TZR 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2024 Honda NX 500 EFI has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1987 Yamaha TZR 125 Naked.
The 1987 Yamaha TZR 125 Naked has a Power to weight ratio of 211.8 bhp per ton and 105.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1987 TZR 125 competing with the 2024 Honda NX 500 EFI [236.8 bhp\ton] and the 1984 Suzuki TS 250 X � RH 250 X [236.6 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 TZR 125 generating around 105.9 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 1985 Kawasaki EN 450 LTD [130.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1995 Honda LS 125 R [130.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.8 secs, this makes the Yamaha TZR 125 Naked similar in acceleration to the 2019 Kawasaki W 800 Cafe (17.5 secs) and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Deluxe (17.5 secs). This Yamaha TZR 125 Naked 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 1987 Yamaha TZR 125 Naked and the 1987 Yamaha TZR 125 Single
When talking about the performance of the 1987 Yamaha TZR 125 Naked on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.8 secs @ 81 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1987 Yamaha TZR 125 Single (15.8 secs) and the 1980 Kawasaki KH 250 Three Cylinder (15.8 secs).
The 1987 version of the Yamaha TZR 125 Naked has a maximum speed of 96mph.
Top Speed of the 1987 TZR 125 equals the 1995 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1987 Yamaha TZR 125 Naked then how about a 1995 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace (107 mph) and the 1992 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace (107 mph).
Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Deluxe SE
Engine Capacity: 1304 cc
Top Speed: 126 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.7 secs @ 100 mph
