OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE MEETS URBAN ADVENTURE
Ride to the trail. Ride to the office. The WR125R is the entry point to dual sport fun in town or in the dirt. Street-legal and adventure ready, this dual sport packs performance, accessibility and fun into a single, economical package. With a potent 125cc engine featuring Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), high-quality KYB® suspension, and large wheels, the WR125R tackles both roads and trails with control and confidence.
Chassis / Suspension
- BALANCED SEMI-DOUBLE CRADLE FRAME: The semi-double cradle frame offers a good balance of longitudinal and torsional rigidity to suit a range of riding styles and scenarios.
- DUAL-DISC BRAKES WITH FRONT ABS: Front and rear disc brakes deliver excellent braking feel in a wide variety of conditions. Front brake also features ABS.
- DUNLOP® D605 DUAL-SPORT TIRES: Versatile Dunlop® D605 dual-sport tires provide excellent grip on both paved and unpaved roads.
- LARGE WHEELS: Large 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear wheel enhance off-road performance.
- MOTOCROSS-STYLE FLAT SEAT: Smooth body panels and a flat motocross-style seat aid transitions between sitting and standing for enhanced off-road control.
- PLUSH KYB® REAR SHOCK: A gas-filled monocross KYB® rear shock is tuned to provide a plush ride and excellent damping, along with 7.3-inches of travel.
- SLIM UPRIGHT RIDING ERGONOMICS: Slim, compact ergonomics and roomy upright seating position make for easy handling and added rider comfort.
- UPRIGHT 41MM KYB® FRONT FORK: An upright 41mm KYB® front fork offers a well-balanced spring rate and damping characteristics, along with 8.5-inches of travel.
- WIDE MOTOCROSS-STYLE FOOTPEGS: Wide motocross-style footpegs contribute to excellent stability and confidence in a variety of conditions.
Engine
- DUAL CAM PROFILE INTAKE SYSTEM: Intake system features two cam profiles which are switched according to engine speed and throttle opening for enhanced response.
- EXCEPTIONAL FUEL RANGE: Exceptional fuel efficiency delivers a nearly 200 mile range.
- OFF-ROAD OPTIMIZED INTAKE & EXHAUST: Intake and exhaust system layout optimized for off-road riding with a wet-type air filter and high-mount exhaust.
- RESPONSIVE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Modern fuel injection delivers excellent throttle response for enhanced control.
- VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION (VVA): Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) maximizes torque at low- and mid-range RPMs and power at high RPMs for exceptional rideability.
- VERSATILE 125CC SOHC ENGINE: The 125cc liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve, single-cylinder engine delivers excellent performance for a wide range of riding scenarios.
Key Features
- ADVANCED 125CC ENGINE WITH VVA: Featuring Yamaha’s Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), the WR125R’s advanced 125cc liquid-cooled engine delivers excellent power and torque across the rev range. The VVA system uses two intake cam profiles—one for low RPM and the other for high RPM—which are switched according to engine speed and throttle opening to optimize low- to mid-range torque and top-end power. The single-cylinder engine also delivers excellent fuel economy with a nearly 200 mile range.
- VERSATILE KYB® SUSPENSION: The 41mm KYB® front fork and linkage rear shock are tuned to provide a plush ride and excellent damping characteristics for both off-road and on-road riding. The 8.5-inches of travel up front and 7.3-inches of travel at the rear add to the WR’s off-road performance.
- FRONT AND REAR DISC BRAKES WITH ABS: Braking power comes from a 267mm disc with a two-pot caliper up front and a 220mm disc with one-pot caliper out back for a highly controllable ride in a wide variety of conditions. The front brake also features ABS with a Bosch® hydraulic unit for added braking confidence.
- EXCELLENT ERGONOMICS: The WR125R is designed with slim, compact ergonomics and a roomy upright seating position to increase rider comfort on long commutes. Its smooth body panels and flat motocross-style seat allow for easy movement forward when cornering and backward when tackling off-road obstacles. Wide motocross-style footpegs provide excellent stability and confidence in a variety of conditions.
- LARGE WHEELS & DUAL SPORT TIRES: The WR125R’s 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear wheel deliver excellent off-road performance. They come wrapped in versatile Dunlop® D605 dual-sport tires that provide excellent grip on both paved and unpaved roads, and offer the flexibility to tackle everything from daily urban commutes to epic off-road adventures.
- Y-CONNECT SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY: The WR125R features Yamaha Motorcycle Connect (Y-Connect) smartphone connectivity which works in conjunction with the free-of-charge Y-Connect app (available for iOS and Android) connecting your motorcycle and smartphone. With Y-Connect, riders can view incoming calls, emails and message notifications, while also tracking and recording key motorcycle ride data like distance covered, fuel consumption, acceleration, and motorcycle location.
Other Features
- AGGRESSIVE STYLING: Aggressive styling inspired by Yamaha’s competition YZ and WR models express a distinct sense of agility and off-road performance.
- COMPACT MULTI-FUNCTION LCD DISPLAY: A compact multi-function LCD instrument panel displays a variety of vehicle information.
- SPLIT TWIN-LENS LED HEADLIGHTS: Front fairing housing distinctive split twin-lens LED headlights provide plenty of forward visibility and a unique look.
- YAMAHA Y-CONNECT SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION: Smartphone connectivity with Yamaha Y-Connect allows riders to link their smartphone to the multi-function LCD display.

























































