Yamaha Y 125 Moegi, the motorcycle-bicycle of the 21st century

The tuning-fork brand unveiled at the recent Tokyo Motor Show a motorcycle that recalls the brand’s origins and, a little further back, at the very beginning of the motorcycle world, bicycles. This is the Yamaha Y 125 Moegi.

With large, slender wheels and tires, and a simple cradle frame that stops at the rear, this new 125 cc motorcycle appears with a weight of slightly under 80 kg (exactly 79.8 kg).

Its frame recalls that of a bicycle, and its rear swingarm is simple, as one would be on bicycles of this kind.

The motorcycle’s linear design stands out, almost as tall at the front as at the rear; only the height of the handlebars breaks this line. At the rear, the seat is of the messenger type.

Its 125 cc engine, as we mentioned earlier, produces 15 HP. It is single-cylinder, as can be seen, and air-cooled. Yamaha assures that with its 3-liter tank you can travel 240 km, meaning a very low consumption of 1.25 liters. Its gearbox has four speeds and can be operated with either the heel or the toe of the foot.

Power is transmitted by a belt system, which avoids jerks, eliminates maintenance and also makes it very quiet.

All of the motorcycle’s lighting is LED, so that power losses due to the electrical system are minimal.

The suspension consists of a rear cantilever and an inverted front fork, which gives it just the right touch of sportiness. The brakes are disc type both front and rear, with one on each wheel.

Aesthetic details include the grips, footrests, axles and a small brown line under the seat; the soft sidewall of the tires is also brown. In conclusion, it is a truly beautiful motorcycle/bicycle.