Segment: Enduro/Offroad
Production years: 2002, 2003
Stepping up to ride the 2002 Yamaha TT-R125 is a sign that tells that things are becoming serious. This machine, though still in the small-displacement class, boasts many big-bike features, such as the heavy-duty manual clutch and the versatile 5-speed transmission, two assets which will allow riders to enjoy riding on quite a lot of different surfaces, from solid, rock-paved roads to single-track trails in the wild.
The 124cc 4-stroke engine provides plenty of punch, but the bike feels reassuring, as its lower saddle is excellent for shorter riders. In fact, the 2002 Yamaha TT-R125 is the smaller brother of the 125L machine, perfectly adapted to the biometrics of riders with a shorter inseam, but who are skilled enough to take the next step from entry-point machines.