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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha RD125
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|production      = 75-81
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|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B8HS}} '75<br />{{sparkplug|B8ES}} '76
|battery          = {{battery|12N5-5A-3B}} '75 , '76
|transmission    =
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|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-18}} '75 , '76
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The '''Yamaha RD125''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1975 to 1981.
==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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{{Yamaha}}
[[Category:Yamaha RD Series|Yamaha RD Series]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RD125]]
[[Category:Yamaha RD series]]
{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Yamaha RD125'''
|name            = '''Yamaha RD125'''
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|torque          =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8HS}} '75<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '76
|battery          = 6.4:1
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N5-5A-3B}} '75 , '76
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
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|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          = [[Yamaha RD200]], [[Yamaha RD250]], [[Yamaha RD350]]
|competition      =
|competition      =
}}
}}


The '''[[Yamaha]] RD125LC''' was a single 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.   
The '''[[Yamaha]] RD125LC''' was a single 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.   
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==Chassis==
==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.   
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==
[[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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==1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 125==
==1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 125==
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[[Category:Yamaha RD Series|Yamaha RD Series]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RD125]]
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Revision as of 15:43, 24 May 2019

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

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet plate
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  (dry), 115.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters)
Related Yamaha RD200, Yamaha RD250, Yamaha RD350
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The Yamaha RD125LC was a single 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.

Engine

The engine was a liquid cooled single 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 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon
1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon
1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon
1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon
1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon
1975 Yamaha RD125 in Maroon



1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 125

1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 125 1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 125 1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 125 1973 - 1980 Yamaha RD 125

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 plateu until 7000 rpm.


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