Yamaha·Roadster·125cc

MT-125

↘ Evolution history · 2014 → present
13
Years of production
4
Generations
125
current cc
15
Horsepower
13
Vintages

The 125 roadster with MT attitude. 15hp VVA, connected TFT, streetfighter look — the A1 reference.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 4 · 2026 — present
NEW DELTABOX CHASSIS

Chassis redesign: new steel Deltabox frame redesigned from YZF-R125 geometry, wheelbase shortened 30mm, new aggressive twin-headlight design, aluminium swingarm with wider pivot.

2026
CFrame
New redesigned steel Deltabox frame — wheelbase reduced 30mm, aluminium swingarm with wider pivot
Major
AAesthetics
New dual LED headlight — more aggressive design
Major
CFrame
Improved assisted anti-stall clutch (A&S)
Minor
Buyer radar
2026

New chassis + GPS navigation. The most agile and connected MT-125 to date.

TOP BUY
Gen 3 · 2023 — 2025
CONNECTED TFT

Connectivity update: 5" colour TFT screen + Yamaha MyRide app — smartphone pairing, notifications, trip recording. Refined traction control confirmed as standard.

2025
MEngine
Euro 5+ compliance — mandatory standard for all new models
Medium
AAesthetics
Storm Ice / Midnight Black colour updates
Minor
2024
AAesthetics
Tech Black / Ice Storm colours
Minor
2023
EElectronics
5" colour TFT screen + Bluetooth MyRide connectivity (calls, SMS, GPS)
Medium
EElectronics
Standard traction control — first time ever on the MT-125
Medium
Buyer radar
2024

Mature TFT + MyRide, 4 years proven VVA. Best depreciation of Gen 3.

TOP BUY
2023

First TFT year — excellent connected model at the best new price.

GOOD PICK
Gen 2 · 2020 — 2022
VVA EURO 5 OVERHAUL

Major overhaul: new 124.7cc engine with VVA (variable valve at 7,400 rpm), Assist & Slipper clutch, standard ABS, 41mm USD fork, wider rear tyre.

2022
AAesthetics
Cyan Storm colour
Minor
2021
AAesthetics
Icon Blue + Tech Black colours
Minor
2020
MEngine
New VVA engine — dual variable cam at 7,400 rpm
15hp / 11.5Nm — improved low-end torque + top-end power maintained
Major
CFrame
41mm USD fork + Assist & Slipper clutch — wider 140/70 R17 rear tyre
Major
EElectronics
Standard ABS on all variants — new LCD instrument
Major
AAesthetics
New full LED headlight — sharpened Gen 2 design
Major
Buyer radar
2022

Mature VVA, AS clutch, ABS. Most mature Gen 2 before the TFT update.

GOOD PICK
2020

First year of overhaul — check early VVA issues and recalls.

OK
Gen 1 · 2014 — 2019
FIRST GENERATION

Launch of the first A1 roadster in the MT lineup. 124.7cc liquid-cooled single, steel Deltabox frame, MT-09-inspired streetfighter design.

2019
AAesthetics
Updated colours — red seat stitching
Minor
2018
AAesthetics
New colours
Minor
2017
MEngine
Euro 4 compliance — ABS standard on all variants
Medium
2016
AAesthetics
New Racing Blue / Night Fluo / Midnight Black colours
Minor
2015
SSafety
MT-125A variant with optional ABS from Q2 2015
Medium
2014
MEngine
124.7cc SOHC 4-valve launch — 15hp / 12Nm
Liquid-cooled single cylinder, electronic fuel injection
Major
CFrame
Steel Deltabox frame — lightweight Y-shape 6-spoke wheels
Major
AAesthetics
LED headlight — MT-09-inspired streetfighter design
Major
Buyer radar
2017

Euro 4 + standard ABS. Most complete Gen 1, good used-market depreciation.

GOOD PICK
2014

First year, no ABS. Check timing maintenance and chain kit.

CAUTION