Published in MC avisa 06.08.2022 at 17:55 Last updated: 08.08.2022 at 08:54
That’s why it appeals to A1 riders who don’t want to look fussy.
But the XSR 125 isn’t just big, it behaves like a big motorcycle and exhibits handling characteristics you’d find on much larger bikes.
The instrument simply has what you need when you’re driving with 15 hp and 12 Nm, and it’s pretty too.
When it comes to user interface, there’s usually not a lot of technology to be found in the A1 segment, it’s simply not necessary when you’re riding with 15 HP and 12 Nm!
But, make no mistake, this is a fully-fledged motorcycle that delivers in the upper echelons of this class.
In fact, the XSR 125 delivers riding characteristics that easily create enthusiasm and great riding and mastering experiences, you just have to remember that you’re actually riding an A1 engine that delivers less power.
Driving-wise, this is very, very good.
As an A1, the XSR 125 is one of the very best in terms of mechanical precision, power, acceleration, ergonomics and steering geometry.
The XSR 125 can best be described as a master of its class, delivering top results on our test track.
When it comes to the rider interface, ergonomics are the most important thing when the technology is so simple, but what strikes me is that the XSR 125 is simply gorgeous and a lot of fun to ride (even for a mature test rider).
It’s well-balanced, predictable, weighs only 140 kg fully fueled and has a steering geometry that masters the compromises between stability and crazy fun.
The engine in the XSR is the same as in the MT-125.
The components on the XSR 125 are also very good, with a good delta-box frame, good Nissin brakes, a 37 mm upside-down fork with 130 mm travel, and a well-functioning swingarm with a rear monoshock that has a travel of 110 mm.
Even for adult riders, the whole thing is a lot of fun and a huge joy to ride.
We’ve ridden the bike for a long time and we’ve really challenged it at every point and without it showing any signs of weakness!
In this segment, there’s little or nothing to put your finger on, quite simply.
Personally, I wouldn’t hesitate to drive it to and from the North Cape (PS! From Oslo). We spoke to Sara, who owns an XSR 125 herself, to find out what she thinks
Yellow, cool, big and tough.
Sara Straand is 16 years old and owns an XSR 125 that will be used to get to and from Kvitsund upper secondary school in Kvitseid this fall.
Sara lives in Vrådal and probably has Norway’s most beautiful and fun school route from Vrådal, via the Kvitseid gorges, over the Telemark Canal and into Kvitsund, with a funfair and lots of cornering practice every single day (lucky girl).
Sara says that she has quickly grown to love the XSR, which she finds cool, tough and strong.
-“I don’t have to shift gears so often because the bike easily picks up from low revs without me having to change gear all the time,” she says.
I completely agree with Sara and share her description of the XSR-125.
Yamaha has really succeeded in creating an A1 bike that gives you an experience of what it is like to ride a motorcycle in the heavier classes and during the week I had the bike I actually missed ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
I simply just had fun.