Powering the XSR is a VVA-equipped 124cc, single-cylinder motor, the same unit seen in the R125 and the MT-125. It puts out 14.95PS and 11.5Nm, and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
This motor is housed in a blacked-out Deltabox frame, sprung on a 37mm USD fork and a monoshock.
The package also includes block pattern tyres, single discs at both ends, and dual-channel ABS as standard.
The baby XSR is pretty accessible too, as it has a seat height of 815mm and tips the scales at an impressive 140kg (wet).
After all this, only one question that comes to mind is, “When will we see this in India?” Sadly, we might not, ever. You see, the XSR lineup has existed for a long time in international markets but Yamaha has never brought it to India and it looks like it never will. That said, Yamaha India is set to introduce the FZ-X here and it was recently spotted in flesh.
Looks identical to the XSR155 but arrives in brighter shades.
Due to European licensing laws, the 125cc motor from the MT-125 and R125 is used here.
Meanwhile in India, Yamaha is readying the FZ-X, not the XSR155.
It’s hardly been a week since we brought you
murmurs about the Yamaha XSR125 heading to Europe and now, it has finally been unveiled. Yep, the smallest member of Yamaha’s neo-retro series of bikes has arrived on the scene, offering budding enthusiasts a different flavour from the usual naked or supersport formats.
No prizes for guessing why the XSR125 and the XSR155 look so similar they are virtually the same bike but with different engines. The same handsome XSR design DNA carries forward on the small 125 as well. The chunky tear-drop shaped fuel tank, the triangular side plates, and the mudguards arrive in three shades: Redline (red), Impact Yellow, and Tech Black. There are also lovely twin-stripe vinyls that contrast well with the base colour.
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The Yamaha XSR family consists of retro looking motorcycles based on modern platforms. Current models available overseas include the XSR900, XSR 700, XSR 155 and now, the XSR 125.
Based on Yamaha MT-125 and R125 platform
Launched in Europe
Yamaha XSR 125 design
The Yamaha XSR 125 is the Japanese company’s latest 125cc motorcycle for European markets. This bike is based on the same platform as the R125 and MT-125 and it carries a similar design philosophy to its bigger siblings. This includes circular LED head and tail lamps, a rounded fuel tank and a thin and long seat unit.
Touches like aluminium brackets and a tuck and rolled seat cushion add to the premium feel. The bike also gets a circular LCD instrument console. Further interesting details are visible in the block pattern tyres and the exhaust heat shield with numerous circular holes.
The rumours of Yamaha working on an R7 have been
floating around on the internet for a while. Now, we finally have something concrete with Yamaha EU dropping a teaser for its upcoming R motorcycle, with a twin-cylinder soundtrack.
Yamaha’s R series of sports machines have always been highly adored and fantasised by all, especially the boys in the ZigWheels office. We were deeply saddened by the death of the R6, with the stringent Euro 5 emission norms strangling the life out of the hallowed supersport for road usage. Currently, there is no middle ground between the lovely sweet-talking YZF-R3 and the highly exciting YZF-R1. The R7 will slot in neatly between the two.
May 06, 2021
Nagesh A Basavanhalli, Group CEO and Managing Director, Greaves Cotton Limited×
Segment delivered a record performance in Q4FY21 with revenue of ₹68 crore
Greaves Cotton has reported strong growth in its electric vehicle business and presents a bright future outlook amid short-term disruptions due to headwinds from the second Covid-19 wave.
The company’s electric mobility business has seen higher growth momentum, with its EV arm Ampere gaining popularity due to rise in demand for its electric two-wheelers (electric scooters) and electric three-wheelers (electric rickshaws).
The company’s electric two-wheeler volumes have grown by 63 per cent at 8,210 units in the March 2021 quarter as against 5,029 units in the year-ago quarter. Electric three-wheeler volumes more than doubled to 1,865 units in January-March 2021 quarter from 918 units a year-ago.