Yamaha TW125

Newest Review: ... that would be great for riding on sand and for light off-roading. I can see a lot of TW125's hanging off the back of ... more

... caravans and the like, and perhaps that's the rationale behind its styling - it's a sober, understated, unexciting version of a trail bike for those that don't want their machine too bright, garish and knobbly-tyred. Although I could reach the ground easily, I found that the combination of a high centre of gravity, highish seat and wide bars made the TW125 difficult for me. It felt really rather vague and wobbly, and the gearbox sometimes gave me a few niggles, particularly when changing down into first gear...more

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Yamaha TW125: Odd mix of trailie and learner bike (431 words)
by - written on 07/11/01 (Very useful, 5462 readings)
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Just what IS the TW 125 ? The TW125 sits somewhere between the ancient SR125 custom-style learner/commuter and the wild DT125 trail bike. It seems to take its styling cues from both parents, and looks a bit odd - too lardy to be a real trailie, but look at that back tyre ! The TW125 shares much of its 125cc engine mechanicals with the SR125, so as expected is a little low down on power, but is aimed at the learner after all. However, the engine is much more at home in the relaxed cruising mode of the SR125, and feels rather gutless in the trailie-style chassis. It has to work hard to get up to out-of town speeds, particularly because the upright riding ... Read the complete review

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