Yamaha 125ZR: Reasons to buy

Mopeds are extremely popular in the Malaysian market, maybe more than it is in any other country. And with this kind of demand to fulfil, various automakers have managed to make and offer a plethora of options in this segment.

However, one thing is for sure, not all the models available in this segment have been popular. But while counting the popular ones, it is absolutely necessary to include the Yamaha 125ZR. In fact, this is that one moped that you might have spotted a lot while stuck in the traffic or while walking down the road.

The Yamaha 125ZR Malaysia is a lot more than what a moped is actually expected to have. Thinking of buying it already? Hold on a second, let me give you the top reasons why you should be buying it over the other mopeds.

Styling

The Yamaha 125ZR has a conventional moped styling at all ends. However, the front wheel guard is slightly on the higher side which makes it look sportier than most other competitors.

Having said that, if you are looking for a few Yamaha 125ZR colors to choose one, the company offers just one option, that is, blue.

Riding dynamics

Despite the affordable Yamaha 125ZR price, the moped offers pretty outstanding riding ergonomics. There are 17-inch wheels at both the ends, which may appear to be pretty standard. However, keeping up the company’s reputation, the tyres are very grippy on the road and provide an awesome stability.

Moreover, the telescopic front forks and swingarm rear suspension setup is something that is extremely well-tuned to offer a comfortable and smooth ride. It has a saddle height of 752 mm, which means, riders of all height would be comfortable riding it. The braking is handled by disc brakes at both ends.

Mechanics

The Yamaha moped is built on the Twin Tube Frame which is very sturdy in the first place, besides being light in weight. It has the multi-plate wet clutch at the transmission mechanism and works in line with the 6-speed, constant mesh gearbox. The ignition system is built on the Digital Advance Magneto Tube C.D.I. technology.

Engine

The Yamaha 125ZR specifications are staggering. Despite just the 125 cc engine working under the hood, the power production is humongous. The two-stroke single cylinder engine makes a great maximum power of 17.2 PS along with a humongous torque of 16.1 Nm. The top power is delivered at 8,000 RPM while the torque comes at 7,500.

Hence, it is to be seen that despite being just a two-stroke moped (with a 125 cc engine), the kind of power that the engine makes is commendable. Moreover, the motor is very high revving too, which makes cruising through open roads a pleasurable experience.

Verdict

Considering the Yamaha 125ZR price, the moped is truly an awesome two-wheeler for the Malaysian market. It has a sporty build along with a fire-breathing engine to follow. However, the high power production is perfectly complemented by the great disc brakes and the superior suspension setup so that the rider does not lose the stability at any point of time.

However, more options on the color would be a great thing to be had.