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the YBR 125 is the kind of little bike that's perfect for the city, but lacks a little glamour. Yamaha is therefore backing up its little steed with this more enticing Custom version. Once very much in vogue, the 125 custom style has become a rarity in towns and villages. It's a good initiative on Yam's part to bring back a machine of this type, which has been missing from today's motorcycle offering. For nostalgic riders, this YBR Custom will remind them a little of the 125 SR, a playful and basic utility bike that was a great success in its day.

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the YBR Custom is logically based on the YBR, with a host of minor modifications. A new teardrop fuel tank (a must), 9-spoke rims, chrome accents throughout, higher "cowhorn" handlebars, a larger muffler and generous mudguards. The seat is lowered by 20 mm, and the styling is resolutely custom-vintage. Its revised dimensions (and weight) enhance its visual appeal. But the finishing effort could have been greater. The engine remains a small, fuel-injected 125 cm3 single. Not greedy, not violent, the block is judicious in town, but don't ask it to perform like crazy. 10 horsepower in the piston will take you from one end of the valley to the other, but not from one coast of America to the other. An interesting and inexpensive alternative, the YBR 125 Custom will necessarily have to go through the "tire change" stage; original shoes are as effective as government promises.

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Published on 10/12/20
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Key facts Yamaha YBR 125 Custom (2009) : What you need to know before you buy

Highlights

Petit custom abordable
Conso
More flashy than the standard YBR

Weak points

Medium finish
Original tires
Moins maniable

Prices

	Basic version
France	2,490€

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Model sold in 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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YBR 125 Custom 2008

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YBR 125 Custom 2010

Performance

Max speed : approximately 110 km/h (68.40 mph)
0-100 km/h acceleration : 20.20 s

Specifications Yamaha YBR 125 Custom 2009

Chassis: Frame : tubular steel diamond; Fuel capacity : 12 liters (3.17 US gallons); Seat height : 760 mm (29.92 in); Length : 2,055 mm (80.91 in); Width : 845 mm (33.27 in); Min height : 1,125 mm (44.29 in); Wheelbase : 1,290 mm (50.79 in); Dry weight : 118 kg (260 lb); Weight when fully loaded : 129 kg (284 lb)

Front axle: Telescopic fork, Wheel travel : 110 mm (4.33 in); Braking 1 disc Ø 245 mm (9.65 in), single-piston caliper; Front tire : 100 / 80 - 18 → Order this type of tire; Pressure : 1.75 bar

Transmission: 5 stage gearbox; Secondary by chain

Rear axle: 2 lateral shock absorbers, Wheel travel : 105 mm (4.13 in); drum brakes Ø 130 mm (5.12 in); Rear tire : 120 / 90 - 16 → Order this type of tire; Pressure : 2 bar

Motor: single-cylinder , 4 strokes; Injection; Cooling system : by air; 1 ACT; 2 valves per cylinder; 124 cc; 10 ch (9.90 hp) to 7,800 rpm; 0.98 mkg to 6,000 rpm; Power-to-weight ratio : 11.92 kg/ch; Weight / torque ratio : 120.41 kg/mkg; Compression : 10 : 1

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Daelim 125 DAYSTAR 2009

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Acceleration

Yamaha YBR 125 Custom 2009 : 20.2 s

Daelim 125 DAYSTAR 2009 Undisclosed

Fuel consumption

Yamaha YBR 125 Custom 2009 Undisclosed

Daelim 125 DAYSTAR 2009 : 3.90 liters/100km (0.60 mpg)

Range

Yamaha YBR 125 Custom 2009 Undisclosed

Daelim 125 DAYSTAR 2009 : 436 km (271 miles)

Torque

Yamaha YBR 125 Custom 2009 : 0.98 mkg

Daelim 125 DAYSTAR 2009 : 1.2 mkg

Power

Yamaha YBR 125 Custom 2009 : 10 ch (9.90 hp)

Daelim 125 DAYSTAR 2009 : 13 ch (12.80 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Yamaha YBR 125 Custom 2009 : 11.92 kg/ch

Daelim 125 DAYSTAR 2009 : 12.03 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Yamaha YBR 125 Custom 2009 : 120.41 kg/mkg

Daelim 125 DAYSTAR 2009 : 128.33 kg/mkg

Speed

Yamaha YBR 125 Custom 2009 : approximately 110 km/h (68.40 mph)

Daelim 125 DAYSTAR 2009 : 112 km/h (69.60 mph)

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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 20 reviews

Michelain Model 2008

Nice, well-shaped bike, economical (less than 2 liters per 100 km), comfortable, simple... what more could you ask for? The only flaw (relative) is that the top speed is low... but when you're out in the countryside... you take your time! The engine has good torque
I made a 450 km trip in one go with absolutely no fatigue... even though I'm no longer what you'd call a young driver (67 years old)! 04/07/2021 15:55 Rating : 4/5 Respond to Michelain

Réponse 125cc

Nicopicco Model 2010

I'd definitely recommend the ybr custom or the better and more comfortable dragstar 125cc, which is very classy 02/12/2020 13:09 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Nicopicco

Une YBR 125 à 70 ans ?

lesaintpierre Model 2014

i'm 70 years old and i'd like to buy a 125 esse very reasonable? i've never ridden a motorcycle but, i have a son who's been a biker for 25 years and my grandson is also a biker so i wouldn't want to be on the sidelines 01/02/2019 13:41 Rating : 5/5 Respond to lesaintpierre

Samso

To answer Lesaintpierre's question: 70 years old is a good time to start riding a motorcycle, especially with this light, easy-to-handle model that's not too tall. But there are several conditions and precautions to take into account
1)Be in good physical shape (sporty) 2)Train as much as possible away from traffic 3)Check your insurance (you need to have been insured for more than 2 years less than 5 years ago with my insurer) 01/18/2019 10:27 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

i can't comment on a bike I don't know. On the other hand, in reply to le saintpierre, there's nothing to worry about if you want to start riding at 70. Personally, I took my A licence at 69 and I've been riding a Yamaha XJ6 for the past 2 years (31,000 km in 24 months). The bike was lowered because I'm only 1.60m tall and not a sporty rider. You just have to take courage in 2 hands and dare. Bonne route 01/22/2019 11:32 Rating : 1/5 Participate in the conversation

Hello papy

Roger

I bought second hand a yamaha 125 ybr from 2009, I am 71 years old. My first motorcycle, I could have taken a question-and-answer course, but with my 1979 license, I learned slowly and by myself. I'm enjoying it. Hi 07/03/2025 11:39 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

Utilitaire fidèle

Roland8486 Model 2014

I don't understand the 110km/h that people put in speed because with mine from 2014, I've never been able to reach 100 lph even when shooting the 3rd one to death!!!! That said, who cares? You don't buy a 125cc for its top speed, but to get it back to work faster than a car. For duos, don't get your hopes up too much, it's impossible for 2 adults, only a child or a young teenager. It also lacks a fuel reserve indicator, which is absolutely essential, otherwise you'd better not be dizzy and look at the fuel indicator very often! Its absence is a major deficiency. 12/01/2018 21:02 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Roland8486

Georges

Sorry but on mine there is a gas gauge as well as a kms counter discount 12/13/2020 17:34 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

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jojo du 87

sorry but on mine there is a gauge for petrol 01/19/2021 09:50 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

Pratique et confortable

Roland8486 Model 2014

The ybr is an excellent complement to the car for city dwellers. It's preferable to the car for urgent journeys in built-up areas or short errands. A large top case is essential, as the ybr is above all a utility vehicle. I've never been able to exceed 100km/h, even when pushing hard on 3rd gear, but that doesn't matter for a 125. My ex Suzuki 125 GN, revered but stolen in 2001, was more responsive and exceeded 120-125km/h, but it vibrated too much... Its engine dated from the sixties and must have polluted a lot. The ybr custom's lines are more appealing. The engine is very safe in any climate, and not very noisy, with no idling problems... 12/01/2018 20:46 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Roland8486

vosges Model 2014

i've owned this bike since 2008 12000km. A 1200 km trip every year with the tent on the luggage rack, in the Alps. Simple economic happiness 10/05/2017 10:14 Rating : 5/5 Respond to vosges

yam ou honda

Emileajarre Model 2016

What would you recommend between the yam ybr 125 custom and the honda cm 125? (I'm a beginner, young and quite heavy) 08/21/2016 20:20 Rating : 4/5 Respond to Emileajarre

echapement

jamosa12 Model 2012

Hello,
I totally agree on the philosophy, I've been riding a 125 since I was 16 and I'm 52 now, so do the math. not a scratch. The 125 YBR custom is very cool, the only flaw is this exhaust that looks like an artillery cannon, how much would it cost me to change it at Dafy with an injection adjustment?
For info I changed the tires before riding it for brigestones, very good handling, a little over 200 euro for both
thanks
12/09/2015 21:34 Rating : 5/5 Respond to jamosa12

choix,

soleil Model 2014

When it comes to choosing my first motorcycle, given that I'm going to be riding more on the road than in the city, and that I'm a beginner after the certificate I'm going to get, what would you recommend Yamaha ybr 125 or Yamaha ybr 125 custom? I'm not talking about looks, but ride and reliability. I prefer the custom, but whatever! I've taken note of the tires.

Merci de votre réponse 08/24/2015 10:59 Rating : 3/5 Respond to soleil

point faible pour çe modèle

ptipierre Model 2013

i have a motorcycle ybr 125cm3 of 2012 and voilas I am satsfait but the only problem with this model it responds poorly to unleaded 95 I am forced to put unleaded 98 to which the motorcycle reacts much better voilas the weak point that I have never repeated in the model called econnomique
06/04/2015 20:22 Rating : 3/5 Respond to ptipierre

phenix154 Model 2011

i've had a 125 dt r and a big cube licence for 25 years, and I can't ride a 125 and have my friends point the finger at me when they ride a big bike. It's simple and very inexpensive, especially in terms of insurance 11/23/2014 14:50 Rating : 5/5 Respond to phenix154

YBR pour débuter

bridou Model 2011

bonjour depuis très longtemps je dream d'avoir une becane et jai vu sur les forum que l'ybr était parfaite pour les débutants et je suis vraiment une débutante !!!je n'ai jamais conduit de moto ni Passer de vitesse mais pour moi c'est une nouvelle aventure ....je me suis allée voir lybr chez un concessionnaire Yamaha et elle me convient très bien esthétiquement et le prix pour une 1ere approche du monde des motard !!!donne moi ton avis sur mon choix ...merci 10/18/2014 07:12 Rating : 5/5 Respond to bridou

Quels pneus mettre

myrcha Model 2014

Hello,

i read that the original tires are from Marseille, like the soap... Someone could give advice on the reference to adopt for this bike..

sincerely 09/12/2014 10:11 Rating : 5/5 Respond to myrcha

YBR 125 Yamaha custhom

ecu17 Model 2012

Loock Excellent! very pleasant to drive especially for beginners! a small flat the shift neutral between the 1st and second the rest RAS!
Claude I recommend it especially for the price!!!! 07/05/2014 10:56 Rating : 4/5 Respond to ecu17

JiPé Model 2011

I bought this machine two years ago, it was an opportunity to seize: 1 year old and 1000km on the odometer!
I'm delighted with it, I use it on local routes or a little longer (40/50 km), I never tire of it. Economical, easy to handle, journey times are slightly shorter than with a car, but you save on parking! The only drawback is that the original tires are like soap on wet roads 04/19/2014 20:31 Rating : 4/5 Respond to JiPé

vitesse maxi limitee.

mich Model 2012

The 125 custom 2012 is very well equipped and elegant. Its aesthetics are very good, but it lacks top speed. 07/20/2013 04:44 Rating : 4/5 Respond to mich

savage Model 2012

je suis tres contentde cette moto,qui en rapport qualite prix est imbattable:2300 roros pour la mien achete neuve en 2012.la vitesse de pointe est un peu faible:100km/h.j'ai monté dessus un kit 200cc de chez ip moteur,une ligne ixil inox et un cdi d'yzf:total:1000roros donc 3300roros pour emfumer toutes les shadow 125 et autres vara qui sont lourdes LOL 02/21/2013 19:51 Rating : 5/5 Respond to savage

custom

with your modifications how much do you push this bike? 02/24/2013 18:55 Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation

alkatraz

hi, maybe you could give me some information, I would like to use a different exhaust pot than the original one to gain a bit of speed, do you have a place and a pot to buy to make this modification please? 04/28/2013 13:23 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

savage

this bike does 130 kms/h on the clock, but it's no longer a 125 cc lol.to answer alkatraz:you can find an ixil or leovinci pot on the internet but I advise you to go through an accessory chain like dafy or moto expert who will fit it for you and carry out the carburettor or injection adjustments depending on the year of your bike.you won't gain much in speed (5 kms/h) but a lot in torque!and a great sound! 04/29/2013 09:43 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

deimos Model 2011

Let's give credit where credit is due. This 125 is the best-handling bike on the market today, and also the most reliable.
Compared to the flashier Korean models, it boasts a pleasant style and good responsiveness.
Having owned a Daystar for two years, the comparison is not in the Daelim's favor. Sure, the Daystar is there for show, but when it comes to reliability, responsiveness and handling, the YBR comes out on top.
Finally, it's worth remembering that the 125 isn't driven like a large-displacement bike, and that there's no point in trying to imitate those who drive a 500 or a 1000.
The pleasure of the 125 YBR is that you live the road, not swallow it. In over 10 years of riding 125s, all the serious accidents I've seen have been big ones, with bikers who think they're kings of the road, until they crash. I've seen them crying like little children over their wrecked bikes.
So the 125, when ridden with care, offers a great deal of satisfaction to motorcyclists. But they need to stop trying to make themselves look good by identifying themselves with big bikes, whose capabilities are far from accessible on our roads, where speed is limited.
A little simplicity goes a long way towards giving pleasure to those who, when riding their 125, don't ask it to be the star it can't be.

08/15/2012 18:47 Rating : 5/5 Respond to deimos

Anna-frank

Hello,

thank you for these comments, they will help me make my choice... because I'm looking for a motorcycle to start riding again after a 20-year break... and at 55, you have a different philosophy of life...
Bonne continuation et meilleures salutations
Sincerely
Anna-Frank

07/28/2013 16:58 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

W. Templar

I totally agree with this eloquent philosophy. 12/12/2014 12:35 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

mulet 99 Model 2012

owning a real custom 125 shadow honda
i wouldn't call this bike a custom
it's a custom in name only
right now, the brand that makes a real custom bike
with a v twin and without any taste mistakes will be a big hit
because old-timers like us are in need of something new. I'm not talking about the Koreans, of course
and the crap that goes with it, which only works on price
a plus mulet 99 04/26/2012 14:07 Rating : 1/5 Respond to mulet 99

sbob Model 2011

In your analysis, I didn't find anything about the brakes!!!!
1 single pulse for the brakes (front and rear) to work together. 09/04/2011 21:47 Rating : 5/5 Respond to sbob

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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the YBR 125 Custom 2009

What is the power of the YBR 125 Custom 2009?: The YBR 125 Custom 2009 develops a power of 10 ch (9.90 hp)
What is the torque of the YBR 125 Custom 2009?: The maximum torque of the YBR 125 Custom 2009 is 0.98 mkg to 6,000 rpm.
What is the maximum speed of the YBR 125 Custom 2009?: The YBR 125 Custom 2009 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 110 km/h (68.40 mph) on the track.
What is the weight of the YBR 125 Custom 2009?: The YBR 125 Custom 2009 has a a dry weight of 118 kg (260 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 129 kg (284 lb).
QWhat is the seat height of the YBR 125 Custom 2009?: To ensure good accessibility, the YBR 125 Custom 2009 offers a minimum seat height of 760 mm (29.92 in).
What is the price of the YBR 125 Custom 2009?: The price of the YBR 125 Custom 2009 is 2,490€ in France