Yamaha WR125x Review - 2015

So yeah, my review of the yamaha wr125x supermoto

[@hanzkoenig]

Niiiice! Cheers! great review. I've just reached 25.500 mi on my WR, ride every day in all weather, engine running like a dream, also do 300 mi journeys and loving it, every 1500 mi oil needs topping up and not having a rear mud guard means you get the shit sprayed out of you, easy to maintain and getting parts, the bike is solid and would recommend it to anyone, esp. if you are tall . i'm 6'5" , 18 stone and have no problems getting it max up to 74 mi, comfortable at 68 mi. I've got a full license and decided to keep it along with bigger bike i'm still waiting for. The only drawback of this WR is the buying price.....ridiculous, but then again it's still eating up the miles! Safe riding :-)

[@TwoWheelReview]

+hanz koenig Great explanation Hanz, check out my long term review of the wr125x i think you will enjoy :)

[@bookah8787]

Been away from 125s for the exact same reason I'm 6"6 but everyone needs a 125 in the garage , only needed for commuting don't need to be at break neck speed all day takes it out of you eventually, honest review cheers for that.

[@TwoWheelReview]

@waspish_jupiter yes the wr125x is learner legal complient on a CBT as its a 125cc and does not exceed 15bhp :)

[@lolikop1932]

How fast ?

[@TwoWheelReview]

lolikop 75mph flat

[@TommyGunzMCMXCIII]

When i was riding on a CBT, i wanted a WR125x, bet its a great little 125!

[@TwoWheelReview]

@farouq Thats the Front Brake Line sadly a design fault from yamaha but not a deal breaker, glad you liked the bike :)

[@blenKUSH]

+Two Wheel Review hey 1. loved the video 2. where can i buy the exhaust system?

[@TwoWheelReview]

WolfyTheWolf™ i purchased mine off ebay from an Italian seller who offered the best price at £294 for the full system including delivery which took around 2 weeks

[@clintdomville3932]

What website did you get your exhaust from I have The same bike

[@ChaosFiveGaming]

Is it learner legal in the UK? I think the max learner engine size is 125cc. (Yes I'm pretty new to bikes.)

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Kris Kieronski yes fully learner legal, can be ridden on a CBT at 17 with L plates

[@leohill-kawai2432]

Kris Kieronski learner legal is up to 15bhp for a 125

[@bettyswollocks1867]

Whats pilion

[@ryanpayne3140]

A pillion is a passenger

[@farouqal-sahara9831]

Hey man great bike. Just one question about the bike. What is that wire sticking out in that handlebar for? I think it kills the look a little

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Farouq Al-Sahara the front brake line

[@kennethtrueman286]

Do they still make these bikes? Like I've searched for them but Yamaha doesn't seem to sell them on their webpage... confused.. trying to look for this bike but I only find few results and all are very expensive

[@alexheslop8207]

Do you prefer this bike to the rs125 that you had?

[@callumhulbert2813]

How did you remove the AIS? the pipe from airbox to the original exhaust, did you take it all of and jam a bung in there or summi

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Callum Hulbert Hi callum, to remove the the AIS/Breather hose it was just a few allen keys, a small socket set to remove the box holder from then engine casing and then just a yanks at the hose to remove it from the airbox, you can choose to cap off the airbox however i have not done this for over 6000 Miles with 0 problems, it makes the bike aesthetically more pleasing but dosent offer really any performance benefits :)

[@Thecockpituk500]

How is the front wheels mudguard in wet weather does it chuk dirt on legs ?

[@TwoWheelReview]

Its good in the rain but when offroading it does shoot mud up into your visor

[@petertheobald7087]

were you in Windsor a couple of days ago because I parked my Yamaha jog right next to a wr125x with the same colours and an arrow exhaust?

[@TwoWheelReview]

I sold the bike around 2 months ago, it now has a new owner who lives near windsor but he has changed the graphics to a yellow and blue set :)

[@petertheobald7087]

ah okay thanks

[@niksklavins9670]

Question - if you get a better full exhaust system should you regulate the carb? And if so then how?

[@safwaan5630]

What’s the song at the beginning of this video?

[@ryanleggitt8746]

I was wondering what is the seat hight and how comfortable is it

[@zk3877]

does it just have an electric push starter or both?

[@RAD10ACT1V3SNIPEZ]

Hey Harvey, I have a question which is kinda hard to phrase but hopefully you know what I mean; respectively, does the wr125x have better handling off road than the wr125r does on road, or does the wr125r handle better on road than the wr125x does off road? I am also aware that you may have no idea, and tbh they're probably both pretty bad when not used how they were intended but I'm trying to choose between the two, I will be doing more on road riding than off road but I don't want to buy the wr125x if it is incapable of off road riding. (I live in the UK too so off road riding is riding in fields and greenlaning) Thanks in advance and sorry for this trainwreck of a question!

[@TwoWheelReview]

+xSilentSharpshooterx Hey SilentSharpShooter, The wr125x works much better on road due to its tires and fork setup, that being said the wr125r still performs very well on road not as far an extent as the X model but still is able to corner with a good lean angle, a friend of mine who owns a wr125r was able to keep up with a Yamaha R1 who was about an inch away from knee down mid corner, if this is any example of how good the wr125r is at cornering, however personally i'd feel more comfortable with the x model due to its wider profiled tires lending to overall more traction. As Far as off road riding is concerned ive taken my wr125x down many greenlanes and its great on the straights however the tires arent setup for cornering so any harsh/extreme cornering off road will be very slippery the wr125r on the other hand is far superior again down to its tires which grip a lot better off road, but if you're just having a casual bit of fun off road the wr125x in my opinion offers the best of both sides when it comes to on and off road riding. If your sole use if for the road get the wr125x If your sole use is for off road get the wr125r If your want a very good on road handling and a good bit of fun off road get the wr125x. Hope this helped! :) HarveyTWR

[@RAD10ACT1V3SNIPEZ]

+Two Wheel Review sounds like the wr125x far further suits my needs, thanks for the help man, I can't wait to get it! Also big fan of your videos keep up the great work!

[@TwoWheelReview]

xSilentSharpshooterx appreciate the kind words mate! :)

[@ሽ፞]

Very odd question but what's the width of the bike

[@hjkhhjkh3635]

is this a 2015 model? I'm slightly confused because I want to buy one but yamaha does not make them anymore, apparently they stopped in 2014?!?!

[@Diewithjustice]

They even have a 2016 model, no they never stopped anything.

[@TwoWheelReview]

this is a 2013 model and they're still in production

[@ok-xk8yx]

Can you fit 2 people on it?

[@paulnguyen359]

What is the name of this music?

[@AhmedAbdul99]

Love this bike to bits! Its a shame i'm bloody 5'4!! With boots and a lowering kit, you reckon it'd work out?

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Ahmed Abdul It would be a real pus my friend, perhaps try out the mt125 :)

[@magicpoptartz1436]

Don't know whether to get this or the yzf r125 sportsbike

[@TwoWheelReview]

+The Ghost Gamers i find the wr125 more comfortable and enjoyable to ride but it all boils down to personal preference and which style bike you like..

[@andreaska.3430]

hello man first great video and then I want to ask you is it good bike for a new rider i'm planing to take my license in couple of months and I'm searching for good 125cc bike and this one is beautiful

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Andreas Ka. Hey Andreas, The wr is an awesome learner legal bike, very reliable, good power, be careful on the brakes to start off as they are quite strong, but overall an awesome leaner legal package, a new long term review will be out tonight, stay tuned!

[@Lukas-ez8kt]

Did u realiz any diffrents at the acceleratin with the full exhaust Or at the topspeed

[@marissedlenieks5570]

Lukas Reitinger it's mostly sound

[@TheGoldenSapling]

It ads a couple of horsepower

[@BramBEB]

Hey, i'm just wondering, i'm 165 centimeters, it's about 6.2 inches ( i think ) will this bike be too big for me? I'd like to get it for my first bike.

[@TwoWheelReview]

+ItsMeTripleB yes its going to be quite tall for yourself and youll find it hard to balance on a single foot, check out the ktm duke 125 or aprillia rs4 theyre quite low :)

[@BramBEB]

Two Wheel Review okay thanks for your reply! I'll try it out at a store or something first :) i think the duke 125 is indeed a better bike for me, but i just really like the yamaha wr125x :D

[@TwoWheelReview]

its a great bike, i believe you can get a lowering kit for the bike which lowers it an inch or two, but yes check it out at a dealer first, if not the mt125 by yamaha is awesome

[@BramBEB]

Two Wheel Review yeah i've looked at a couple other bike. I just prefer the 'dirtbike' model over a racing type model. I'll look into it a bit more :)

[@Reimalicious]

+ItsMeTripleB Hey Dude! Im 165cm as well and the yamaha works fine with me. Maybe just go to your bike and lift the seat to 90cm if you can reach the ground with at least 1 foot its ok :)

[@Sheesharito]

is 56.000 km on this bike too much?

[@JVBNorway]

How tall are you? and do you fit well on the bike?

[@rasmusivarsson1469]

+Schnappi I was wondering this too because I'm 186cm tall and the bike I've got now is not very good for my size

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Schnappi im 5 Foot 8 maybe an extra inch with Boots and can two foot tip toe well or i can have one flat foot comfortably on the floor and the other on the back brake, but yes a comfortable fit :)

[@RonF.]

thinking about buying one of this used for my son, he is 6'6" (198cm), he is just finishing his A1

[@TheUniqueKTM]

Think i might get this one! I have a Duke 125, but it just got to 18k miles and has now got a electrical fault and doesn't fill me with confidence on the reliability front now lol, would it be a bit of a downgrade (not to be a dick) but I've had 83 out of my duke and its the best 125 (from MCN) is the acceleration good? And is it good for filtering? Are the handlebars higher than most car mirrors or about the same level for filtering as this would be the biggest deal for me as i would use it every day about 25miles commuting. Cheers man! Great review btw

[@TwoWheelReview]

+The Unique KTM Thanks for the comment man, performance wise im not sure how the wr is geared compared to the ktm however ive had my wr reach around 74-76 on flat and around 80 downhill, the gear ratio is very short on the wr so allows for quick acceleration but a reduced top end which makes it an excellent commuter. The handle bars whilst they're wide filtering is still made easy as they fit through most gaps just above car mirror height, also the wide bars give great agile, precise handling making it a joy to filter around town, yes you may not be able to fit through gaps like a sports bike but you'll still be in comfort the whole way to work and back! :)

[@Jammyg1t]

hey man, what's the song name? Also What would you say is the best exhaust for Price? Great video!

[@TwoWheelReview]

+xMATTSTERx Hey mate, sorry forgotten song name :) Personally I'd say arrow exhaust is the best value!

[@Jammyg1t]

Yeah I was looking at the Arrow. Also LeoVince. Thanks for the reply.

[@onesicklizard1]

Looking to buying one these! Or a DT

[@TwoWheelReview]

+onesicklizard1 Depends if you want to sacrifice speed for reliability, if so go wr125x but if you don't mind a few problems and a few rebuilds get a DT

[@onesicklizard1]

+Two Wheel Review i love the Wr but they are expensive, for my second bike coming from a 50cc Moped is a big step up😬. On the other hand i do ride a Kx100 🙏🏻

[@TwoWheelReview]

What i will say from my experience although the wr is expensive it very well built, reliable and great fun using it daily!

[@onesicklizard1]

+Two Wheel Review Thanks for the advice bro! *smiles*

[@jackjones429]

Hi mate I'm a new sub and live the vids. This is the fist proper English review I've found on this bike and it's brilliant, I'm 17 in November and just wondering if you know anything about the finance on this bike ? And I know I shouldn't take pillion on a CBT but is it any good with a pillion? I would only be running my sister to school on the way in to work anyway haha, so not far. Thank you mate and ride safe pal :)

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Jack Jones a friend of mine bought one on finance not sure how much he pays but im sure its a 2 year contract which will last you till your next license entitlement at 19 (A2) i believe the APR% is fairly high around 8% but some dealers off it around 6% which isint too bad considering it comes with 2 years warranty, the servcing is fairly expensive at a dealer so id get the oil and filter changes done yourself but stick to reccomended service intervals. My experience with a pillion has been good in the dry but horrible in the wet as the back end is heavily loaded which causes the front tire has little traction which makes handling not as smooth, also theres not much room for the pillion to seat or balance themselves on when braking, otherwise its good for quick journeys around town with a pillion top speed around 60mph

[@jackjones429]

+Two Wheel Review thank you for the brilliant reply mate :) I would love this bike but it looks like I will have to go for the sinnis or the lexmoto Apache as I haven't got enough for the wr. I am happy enough with them to as they look similar to the wr. Thanks for the pillion advice. That sounds perfect just for cruising around on with a girl on the back ;) ride safe mate and enjoy the rest of your Spain trip!! :-)

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Jack Jones Anytime Jack, also id pump up the back tyre an extra few Psi and possibly stiffen the rear shock for better handling with a pillion, The Sinnis is a great bike from what ive heard, whatever bike you get just remember to enjoy the ride :) Will be back from the Spain trip around the 30th this month so videos will be out Harveytwr

[@FRANKYESS]

I'm 26 thinking of doing my cbt if I do thay could I ride one of these?

[@TwoWheelReview]

yezir

[@FRANKYESS]

Cheers mate

[@markhead2283]

I'm 41 pal gonna do my cbt nxt wk then picking up one of these in Jan never rode a motorbike think it's a mid life crisis lol

[@Tommyoggy]

Where did you buy this bike?

[@TwoWheelReview]

ebay

[@tobiaseberhardt3165]

You are driving with or without db-killer?

[@TwoWheelReview]

Tobias Eberhardt without db killer so much better :)

[@TKMOTORSteam]

WR Forever :D Great movie :D Feel free to us to channel more test ride a Yamaha SM in the field, mainly Enduro and motocross routes xD

[@vtrboy34]

does the bike wheelie easily?

[@TwoWheelReview]

+vtrboy34 Yes, around first gear full throttle around 8mph will get you to balance point if you sit back in the seat, I personally have managed to get it up in second gear by compressing the forks loads and shifting my weight whilst standing towards the back seat, theres even a guy on youtube who got it up in fifth gear!

[@AspectNationHQ]

What would one of these cost?

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Shay Rides £4200 New Second Hand 3500-1800

[@AspectNationHQ]

ok thanks!

[@ognjenvukosavljevic6580]

How much do you weigh?

[@BristolFools96]

how tall are you, whats the height of the bike like>?

[@TwoWheelReview]

Bristol Fool im 5 foot 8 and can happily place one foot on the floor, or have two feet on tip toes

[@rajasgaikwad883]

Hey thanks for an amazing review. My question is: Is this a good [second-hand] buy even today in 2023? or you would go for something different? Also, I read the annual maintenance is next to nothing on these ones. Is that true? Thanks!

[@tribal6974]

Dude I'm 5'7 (170cm) Can I easily reach the ground with a foot ?

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Harun h. With a good set of boots you can probably get a single foot down best bet is to go to the dealer and enquire about a lowering kit, if not the mt125 is a great option! :)

[@tribal6974]

+Two Wheel Review Thank you :)

[@fred.1059]

+Two Wheel Review im 173 cm and I can reach the ground with both feet easily. Its perfekt for me.

[@maxximus5603]

i see you ride with no wing mirrors is that ok?

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Kieran Richards Its debatable and varies person to person, I personally find riding without mirrors makes me shoulder check more which is a great habit to get into, although you cant see if someones tailgating you without mirrors :( The Stock mirros on the wr are pretty useless and i prefer the look without them, at the end of the day it all boils down to personal preference..

[@maxximus5603]

+Two Wheel Review I understand I see where you are coming from! Thank you for getting back to me :)

[@TwoWheelReview]

anytime mate will be releasing a video series soon, a 125cc trip from England to Spain around the 22nd stay tuned!

[@maxximus5603]

+Two Wheel Review awesome mate! I'm still looking about to find the best deal on buying my wrx like

[@kennycanto6420]

would love to have this bike in the philippines , but cant find any!sad life

[@lapakka2541]

I am 5,6 so is it too short for me?

[@wonderland5212]

It is kinda tall for you

[@fionaharris9990]

How much did u get it for mate😳

[@TwoWheelReview]

***** £2800 with 1550 Miles fully stock

[@fionaharris9990]

wow

[@CallerToSalafiya]

Can you ride this with a cbt?

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Daniel Kayll yes

[@Fillson92]

What is the max speed?

[@TwoWheelReview]

Philip Corb Odén depending on wind, humidity and steepness of hill ive had 79mph with exhaust system downhill tucked down, it will push 71/72 on flat topping out.

[@vadeblizzard6534]

How fast does it do 0-100?

[@TwoWheelReview]

11-13 seconds depending on mods and weight

[@kareemaldewe]

I want one can you ride it on a cbt ?

[@alexheslop8207]

Yes you can if your 17!

[@achmaddhailami7433]

waiting launching wr 150 at my country 😊

[@JellySwiish]

I'm only 5'7" you think I could ride one?

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Bonglord yes i'm 5 foot 8 myself and can get 2 feet tip toed or one foot flat footed

[@Elko740]

+Bonglord I am 5"7, 30 Inseem. It is no problem. Tip toe with both feet and flat foot with right foot on the break and leaning a bit left. Don't let the height of a bike scare you.. :)

[@TwoWheelReview]

***** eaisly

[@chrisredfield3240]

the X version is a good bit lower than the R 21+18 vs 17+17 good bit of suspension difference to

[@magicpoptartz1436]

Song name

[@KanalvonTom]

Darude - Sandstorm

[@ShadowRTSgbg]

I'll buy this bike 2016 =) i'm 16 yrs old and in Sweden u must be 16 to drive a 125, but it didn't happen this year so i'll buy it and fix a license next year, this video helped out pretty well. :) keep up ride safe bud! In GB there i think u live (sorry if im wrong) is it 18 yrs for 125? that is what i think... =)

[@TwoWheelReview]

+SWE Enduro Rider (W.Göst) Glad to hear it helped out, im sure yamaha will be too :) In England you can ride a 125cc from the age of 17-19 i prefer the laws over in Sweden!

[@ShadowRTSgbg]

haha! okay bud, then i know the ages! :D thx bud

[@lefterisk1513]

lucky guys up there u got rich daddy.. i have to work 2 years to get one of those

[@TwoWheelReview]

+deathstroke - keep working hard man and you'll get one

[@lefterisk1513]

I want a used drz 400sm .. it cost 2500-3000 euros in my country and i get 2-3k per summer.. at winter i take like 200 euros a month lol

[@marklee6105]

Great Video! I was wondering if you approve this for my second year of collage in the UK?

[@TwoWheelReview]

+Mark Lee really a great bike, if its the right bike for you, you should know the answer deep down :)

[@marklee6105]

Well I'm currently in the last year of high school and I'm small.... sad :( hopefully i grow soon enough so in the second year of collage i can get a great motorbike like this!

[@TwoWheelReview]

Mark Lee im 5'8 maybe 5'9 with my boots on which is pretty small and can single flat foot or get a fair amount of toes down with two feet, alternatively you can get a lowering kit, best to go to a dealer and try one out :)

[@marklee6105]

+Two Wheel Review Thanks for the advice! Safe riding!

[@TwoWheelReview]

Mark Lee cheers man!

[@Diewithjustice]

Send some of your sickest pics to @derwrxjunge on Instagram, I'll shout you guys out :)

[@gordonremsey8055]

Would love one of these but can't seem to find any in Ireland 😣

[@jonomckay1456]

Iv had 85 out of mine all stock

[@TwoWheelReview]

Jono Mckay not bad fastest ive seen is 86 all stock on instagram but so many variables to take into consideration i had 81 today back from brighton redlining

[@jonomckay1456]

Im a short ass and I only way like 60 kg so that will help abit 😂😂

[@TwoWheelReview]

Jono Mckay im 80kg so theres the power to weight coming into play, anyway thanks for watching jono

[@jonomckay1456]

👌

[@2wheelgroup277]

If you ride without DB-Killer you lose power. This can be the reason why Vmax is 69 with Arrow. sorry for my Bad english

[@TwoWheelReview]

+2 Wheel group Hey 2 wheel group, Nice name :) Im sure theres not too much in it, will be interesting to see however the arrow sounds amazing without the DB killer :)

[@14TT14]

Watch this guy Exported AMG brilliant

[@jamesedwards6589]

Havent you ever considerd making a video and taking it too the pen pushers who dont have any idea about bikes

[@mysteretsym]

Good wheelie bike.

[@agentcarbunkle]

Can I ride this as a learner? i know its 15hp think the law is 14.75hp Think i can get away with it?

[@alexmag235]

The law also says 125 so ur good

[@onthethrottle9230]

good video :)

[@opecpaiinzz3604]

geiles video😅

[@NikaChaboshvili1999]

i am 1.85 it is small for me?

[@TwoWheelReview]

+nika chaboshvili 1.85m is a good size my friend who's 6 foot 2 fits comfortably on this bike!

[@NikaChaboshvili1999]

thank u very much. i love this bike ,it will be my first bike when i get the license A1(1 year :D)

[@TwoWheelReview]

nika chaboshvili Awesome to hear mate! Enjoy :)

[@cityspawn1326]

this bike is the most sexy scambler.....my opinion...

[@michaelcalvin__4443]

Pake Mesin Vixion anjir

[@ariilham3632]

enggine yamaha vixion 150 😹

[@nanokenzo]

Ari Ilham disana ga ada vixion mas mereka ga tau🤣

[@Harnishchappy]

Hey, nice video man. I'm thinking about getting this bike however there's just one issue, which is my height. Im only 5'5 -5'6. would you say this bike would be too tall for me?! I've sat on the R125 and had no issue with putting my feet on the floor. Thanks :)

[@TwoWheelReview]

+MrKrayzeeKrysis With a decent pair of boots you should be able to 1 foot flat it or 2 foot tip toes, best bet is to go to your local yamaha dealer and try one out, there are lowering kits for the wr125x which will drop it about an inch which would be worth looking into :)

[@aplexy3558]

How tall are you?