What year did the YZ125 get an aluminum frame?
2005
2005 was the first year Yamaha went to an aluminum frame on their YZ125. It hasn’t changed since. The year was 1996 and Yamaha had unleashed a monster of a 125 after years of tiddler mediocrity. The 1996 YZ125 was a defining moment in 125 history.
How fast does a 2005 YZ125 go?
This is the first time I have tested exactly how fast my 2005 yz125 2 stroke could go, to my surprise it hit about 78mph!
How fast is a 2005 Yamaha YZ?
Specifications
| Year | 1998 – 1999 | 2004–2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 270 km/h (168 mph) | 288 km/h (179 mph) |
| 0 to 97 km/h (0 to 60 mph) | 2.96 sec. | 3.04 sec. |
What kind of frame does a Yamaha YZ 125 have?
2005 Yamaha YZ 125 Frame Main Frame Chassis Aluminum 05-20? (Fits: Yamaha YZ125) YAMAHA YZ125 YZ 125 1998 98 SUB FRAME SUBFRAME. (Fits: Yamaha YZ125)
When was the first Yamaha YZ125 dirt bike made?
1981YZ125. 1973: Although very few were actually made, Yamaha did produce a YZ125 in 1973. It was not offered to the general public, but a dealer in good standing could submit a rider resume to the importer and hope to obtain a semi-works bike. However rare, this goes down in the books as the first bike with the YZ125 name.
How much does a 2005 Yamaha YZ125 weigh?
Weight: The 2005 Yamaha YZ125 weighed 197 pounds. That’s about 20 pounds lighter than all the 250 four-strokes. Exactly how light it is becomes very clear once you get the bike out on the track or have to lift it up on a stand. You feel almost invincible on the 2005 YZ125.
When did Yamaha go to an aluminum frame?
2005 was the first year Yamaha went to an aluminum frame on their YZ125. It hasn’t changed since. The year was 1996 and Yamaha had unleashed a monster of a 125 after years of tiddler mediocrity. The 1996 YZ125 was a defining moment in 125 history. Since that year Yamaha has refined and updated, but not radically changed the YZ125. Why not?