Yamaha has launched a new 125cc motorcycle in India. The Yamaha SS125 is the Japanese company’s offering for someone looking for performance close to a 150cc bike, and gas mileage that’s in the league of 100cc bikes.

The Yamaha SS125 is positioned between the YBR110 and the FZ16. Powered by a 125cc engine producing 11bhp, mated to a 5-speed gearbox, the SS125 is a souped up Gladiator.

Yamaha says features like aerodynamic racy under cowl, tachometer, lowered front cowl, light weight aluminum alloy wheels and front disc brakes make for an attractive proposition. Yamaha also claims that its fuel economy figure is around about 70kmpl.

Yamaha SS125 Technical Specifications

Engine

Type Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder layout Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement 123cc
Bore & Stroke 54.0 x 54.0 mm
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Maximum output 11 PS/7500 rpm (8 KW@7500rpm)
Maximum torque 10.4 Nm/6,500 rpm
Lubrication system Wet sump
Fuel supply Carburettor

Starting method Electric starter and kickstarter
Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc
Ignition type CDI

Transmission

Type 5-gear Constant mesh
Primary/Secondary reduction ratio Prim r = 68/20 (3.400); sec r = 45/14 (3.214)
Gear ratios 1st – 33/11 (3.000) 2nd – 32/18 (1.778) 3rd – 25/19 (1.316) 4th – 23/22 (1.045) 5th – 21/24 (0.875)

Chassis

Frame type Diamond tubular type
Suspension (front/rear) Telescopic fork, Swingarm
Brake type (front/rear) Disk, drum
Tyre size (front/rear) 2.75-18.4PR, 3.00-18.6PR
Battery 12V-5AH
Caster/Trail 26.0 degree/90.0 mm
Headlight 12V 35/25W Halogen bulb

Dimensions

Overall length x width x height 1995 x 730 x 1110 mm
Seat height 795 mm
Wheelbase 1,295 mm
Minimum ground clearance 155 mm
With oil and fuel 125 kg
Fuel tank capacity 13.6 litres
Engine oil volume 1 litres