Classic · 1980
RS 125
MotoLibrary Score
46 /100 Balanced
Top Speed
140 km/h
Engine
125 ccm
Technical Overview
1980 Yamaha RS 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Yamaha's classic motorcycle platform, the 1980 Yamaha RS 125 pairs a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1976 to 1980, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Fuel System Carburettor
Cooling Air
Max RPM 1200
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
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