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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha RD125
|photo=Yamaha-rd125-1973-1980-2.jpg
|aka              = RD125DX, RD125LC, RD 125 LC, RD 125 DX, RD 125
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1973 - 1983
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Classic
|engine          = twin cylinder, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 56.0mm x 50.0mm
|compression      = 6.8:1
|top_speed        = 78 mph (126 km/h)
|power            = 16.63 HP (12.4 KW) @ 9000RPM
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8HS}} '75<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '76
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N5-5A-3B}} '75 , '76
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet plate <br>
|final_drive={{chain|428x110}}
|front_sprocket=14T
|rear_sprocket=39T
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic forks <br>
Rear: Dual rear shock preload adjustable
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.25-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 49.02 inches (1245 mm)
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      = 29.49 inches (749 mm)
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 115.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =  [[Yamaha RD200]], [[Yamaha RD250]], [[Yamaha RD350]]<br />[[Yamaha YFS200]]
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[Yamaha]] RD125''' was a twin cylinder, two-stroke Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1973 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (126 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 16.63 HP (12.4 KW) @ 9000 RPM. 
==Overview==
Welcome to  low compression and the permanent 90 Km (55 mph) limit. The engine reaches its initial peak at 6000 rpm, then trails along a plateau until 7000 rpm.
==Engine==
The engine was an [[air cooled]] two cylinder, two-stroke. A 56.0mm [[bore]] x 50.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 123.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane.
==Drive==
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 2.75-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual rear shock preload adjustable. The RD125LC was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 49.02 inches (1245 mm) long. 
The '''Yamaha RD125''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1975 to 1981.
==1975==
==1975==
[[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD125-Maroon-6442-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD125-Maroon-6442-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD125-Maroon-6442-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD125-Maroon-6442-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD125-Maroon-6442-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon]][[Image:1975-Yamaha-RD125-Maroon-6442-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon]]
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<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1975-Yamaha-RD125-Maroon-6442-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon
File:1975-Yamaha-RD125-Maroon-6442-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon
File:1975-Yamaha-RD125-Maroon-6442-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon
File:1975-Yamaha-RD125-Maroon-6442-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon
File:1975-Yamaha-RD125-Maroon-6442-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon
File:1975-Yamaha-RD125-Maroon-6442-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon
</gallery>
 
 
 
 
==1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 125==
[[File:yamaha-rd125-1973-1980-3.jpg|600px|1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 125]]
[[File:yamaha-rd125-1973-1980-2.jpg|600px|1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 125]]
[[File:yamaha-rd125-1973-1980-1.jpg|600px|1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 125]]
[[File:yamaha-rd125-1973-1980-0.jpg|600px|1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 125]]
 
 


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==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Yamaha}}
[[Category:Yamaha RD Series|Yamaha RD Series]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RD125]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RD125]]
[[Category:Yamaha RD series]]
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]

Latest revision as of 00:54, 30 May 2020

Yamaha-rd125-1973-1980-2.jpg
Yamaha RD125
Manufacturer
Also called RD125DX, RD125LC, RD 125 LC, RD 125 DX, RD 125
Production 1973 - 1983
Class Classic
Engine
twin cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 56.0mm x 50.0mm
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Top Speed 78 mph (126 km/h)
Horsepower 16.63 HP (12.4 KW) @ 9000RPM
Spark Plug NGK B8HS '75
NGK B8ES '76
Battery YUASA 12N5-5A-3B '75 , '76
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet plate
Final Drive Chain: 428x110
Front Sprocket 14T
Rear Sprocket 39T
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Dual rear shock preload adjustable
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 2.75-18
Rear Tire 3.25-18
Wheelbase 49.02 inches (1245 mm)
Seat Height 29.49 inches (749 mm)
Weight 115.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters)
Related Yamaha RD200, Yamaha RD250, Yamaha RD350
Yamaha YFS200
Manuals Service Manual

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The Yamaha RD125 was a twin cylinder, two-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1973 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (126 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 16.63 HP (12.4 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Welcome to low compression and the permanent 90 Km (55 mph) limit. The engine reaches its initial peak at 6000 rpm, then trails along a plateau until 7000 rpm.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was an air cooled two cylinder, two-stroke. A 56.0mm bore x 50.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 123.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.75-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual rear shock preload adjustable. The RD125LC was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 49.02 inches (1245 mm) long.

The Yamaha RD125 is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1975 to 1981.

1975[edit | edit source]



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In Media[edit | edit source]


References[edit | edit source]