Yamaha’s Raptor YFM125R is designed to offer entry level riders a full sports experience thanks to an air-cooled 4-stroke SOHC single-cylinder 124cc engine that is tuned to give even, usable torque across the entire speed range for the kind of “ease of use” that good drivability provides.

Unlike pseudo sports ATVs that feature automatic transmission and reverse gear that don’t contribute directly to the sport riding experience, the Raptor 125 runs a sweet shifting five speed manual gearbox with traditional hand operated clutch setup.

The power unit is mounted in a lightweight steel frame that is characterised by an excellent balance of rigidity and strength. Also featuring a double wishbone type front suspension and Monocross rear suspension, this model adopts components throughout its chassis that provide the performance for entry-level sport riding.

Raptor 125 is engineered throughout for reduced weight and low centre of gravity to ensure riders can enjoy the sport riding experience.

Designed with the basic performance features of a sport ATV, the Raptor 125 is a key model in Yamaha Motor’s product strategy of providing a step-up link between the youth-oriented models and the higher-spec all-round sport models of the Raptor series, and on to the pure sport YFZ series models.