Yamaha Y125Z explained

Yamaha Y125Z / Yamaha Y125ZR / Yamaha Z
Aka:Yamaha Tupai/Tupa
Manufacturer:Yamaha Motor Company
Parent Company:Yamaha dCorporation
Production:1998 – 2017
Predecessor:Yamaha Y110SS / Yamaha Y110SS Two
Class:Moped, underbone
Engine:124.3 cc air-cooled, 2-stroke engine
Cylinder Arrangement = Forward inclined single cylinder
Bore & stroke = 53.8 x 54.7 mm
Power:17.5 HP (13 kW) @ 12,000 rpm
Torque:1.85 kg·m (18.1 N·m/13.4 ft·lbf) @ 7,500 rpm
Transmission:6-speed
Suspension:Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Monoshock swingarm
Brakes:Front: Disc
Rear: Disc
Frame:Twin steel tube
Tires:Front: 70/90-17 38P
Rear: 80/90-17 44P
Rake Trail:27° / 82mm
Wheelbase:1250mm
Length:1900mm
Width:675mm
Height:1035mm
Seat Height:752mm
Dry Weight:101kg (223lb)
Fuel Capacity:5.5L
Related:Yamaha RX-Z
Yamaha Y135LC

Yamaha Y125Z or better known as Yamaha Z (in Europe, Thailand and Vietnam) is a 125 cc two-stroke moped or underbone motorcycle produced by Yamaha. Debuted in 1998 as a successor of Yamaha Y110SS, the Y125Z was the first two-stroke underbone motorcycle with an YEIS catalytic converter. Beside being sold in most Southeast Asian countries especially in Malaysia and Singapore, it was also sold in Greece. The production of the Y125Z ended in 2017 after being sold for more than two decades.[1]

Yamaha Y125Z in motorsports

The Yamaha Y125Z is widely used in motorcycle racing tournaments held in Malaysia or Asean level. In Malaysia, the Y125Z is formerly used in the Expert category of Malaysian Cub Prix tournament series.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Foto Unit Enjin Terakhir Tersebar, Yamaha 125Z Ucap Selamat Tinggal. 28 December 2017.