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Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC - [2020]
This edition of the Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder.This particular Yamaha YZF-R125 has a 125cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2020 YZF-R125 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 YZF-R125'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 142 kgs (313 lbs) this makes the Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2024 Honda CB 125 R, give or take 50kg.
The 2020 Yamaha YZF-R125 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 125cc 4 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 14.7 bhp (10 kW) @ 9000 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 SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 9.0 lb-ft (12.2 Nm) @ 8000 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 Honda CB 300 F Twister [18.8 lb-ft (25.6 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha YZF-R125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2000 Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella RS has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC.
The 2020 Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 103.5 bhp per ton and 63.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 YZF-R125 competing with the 2000 Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella RS [128.2 bhp\ton] and the 1995 Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella Custom [128.2 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 YZF-R125 generating around 63.3 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 2003 Yamaha DT 125 RE Everts Replica [88.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1999 Yamaha DT 125 RE [88.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 35.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 36.5 secs, this makes the Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC similar in acceleration to the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC (35.7 secs) and the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R125 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition (35.7 secs). This Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC 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 2020 Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC and the 2007 Kawasaki KLX 300 R
When talking about the performance of the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2007 Kawasaki KLX 300 R (0 secs) and the 1992 Yamaha TZR 125 SP Belgarda (0 secs).
The 2020 version of the Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC has a maximum speed of 80mph.
Top Speed of the 2020 YZF-R125 equals the 2020 Honda CBR 300 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja Homologation Special Edition
Engine Capacity: 599 cc
Top Speed: 160 mph
Quarter Mile: 10.4 secs @ 0 mph
