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Yamaha YZF-R125 Team Yamaha Race Replica - [2009]
This edition of the Yamaha YZF-R125 Team Yamaha Race Replica is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Performance Edition and the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Yamaha YZF-R125 has a 124cc 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 2009 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 136 kgs (299 lbs) this makes the Yamaha YZF-R125 Team Yamaha Race Replica in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 2009 Yamaha YZF-R125 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 124cc 4 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 17 bhp (12 kW) @ 8500 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 SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 11.0 lb-ft (14.9 Nm) @ 7500 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 500 Hornet [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 6500 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 2002 Honda XL 230 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2009 Yamaha YZF-R125 Team Yamaha Race Replica.
The 2009 Yamaha YZF-R125 Team Yamaha Race Replica has a Power to weight ratio of 125.0 bhp per ton and 81.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 YZF-R125 competing with the 2002 Honda XL 230 Single Cylinder [150.0 bhp\ton] and the 1981 Honda CM 250 Custom [150.0 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 81.3 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 1988 Kawasaki Z 250 LTD [106.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 1986 Kawasaki Z 250 LTD [106.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 29.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 30.2 secs, this makes the Yamaha YZF-R125 Team Yamaha Race Replica similar in acceleration to the 2013 Yamaha YZF-R125 Race-Blu Special Edition (29.6 secs) and the 2013 Yamaha YZF-R125 SOHC (29.6 secs). This Yamaha YZF-R125 Team Yamaha Race Replica 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 2009 Yamaha YZF-R125 Team Yamaha Race Replica and the 2008 Honda FJS 400 Silver Wing
When talking about the performance of the 2009 Yamaha YZF-R125 Team Yamaha Race Replica 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 2008 Honda FJS 400 Silver Wing (0 secs) and the 1981 Honda CB 900 C Custom (0 secs).
The 2009 version of the Yamaha YZF-R125 Team Yamaha Race Replica has a maximum speed of 75mph.
Top Speed of the 2009 YZF-R125 equals the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2009 Yamaha YZF-R125 Team Yamaha Race Replica then how about a 2021 Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS (86 mph) and the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS (86 mph).
