2025 Yamaha BWS 125 Review

2025 Yamaha BWS 125
The 2024 BWs125 features rugged asymmetric headlights with easily adjustable beams optimize view angles for a wide range of riders. It’s stylish LCD meter features a fuel gauge, clock, oil change indicator, trip meter 1 and 2, as well as a full range of indicator lights with easy-to-read visibility.
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2025 Yamaha BWS 125: PLUSH AND ROOMY.

Introducing the new 2025 Yamaha BWS 125…

The ultra‑modern BWs 125 is a rugged and fuel efficient scooter with big features in a compact package. Powered by its Yamaha Blue Core 125cc 4-stroke engine and a fully-automatic V-belt transmission, the BWs 125 impresses with its peppy & lightweight characteristics . Featuring cavernous storage compartments in the front and rear, you can be sure there is ample room to bring along everything you need. And with its plush & roomy riding position, the BWs 125 maximizes comfort, even with a passenger making it the pinnacle of convenient transportation.

 

 

 

2025 Yamaha BWS 125 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

125cc DISPLACEMENT
282 lb WET WEIGHT
30.9 in SEAT HEIGHT
52.8 in WHEEL BASE

 

  • BlueCore VVA 125cc engine
  • AutomaticV-Belt Transmission
  • Robuststeel-tube frame
  • 120/70-12front and 130/70-12 rear DURO tubeless tires
  • Telescopicfront fork and twin rear shocks
  • 245mmhydraulic wave-type front disc and 230mm rear
  • Unifiedbrake system for smooth controlled stops
  • Adjustableheadlights
  • LCDInstruments
  • Significant Storage with USB-A chargingport

 

ENGINE

Powering the BWs 125 is a compact Yamaha Blue Core 125cc 4-stroke engine offering reliable and economical performance. With its Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) changing valve timing at different rpm, the result is linear acceleration, strong torque at lower speeds and power that lasts into the top-end.

STORAGE

The cavernous underseat storage compartment is roomy enough for a full-face helmet and features two helmet hangers. The front storage compartment is equipped with an electric USB socket for conveniently charging your device on the go.

MODERN DESIGN

The 2024 BWs125 features rugged asymmetric headlights with easily adjustable beams optimize view angles for a wide range of riders. It’s stylish LCD meter features a fuel gauge, clock, oil change indicator, trip meter 1 and 2, as well as a full range of indicator lights with easy-to-read visibility.

 

 

 

 

2025 Yamaha BWS 125 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

MOTOR

Yamaha’s Blue Core 125cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine

Excellent fuel efficiency and significant power for its compact size

SOHC 4-valve head with 11.2:1 compression ratio

DiASil cylinder and an aluminum alloy forged piston

Fuel injection provides the optimal fuel mixture for varying conditions, including easy cold starts

Fuel consumption rating of 2.3 L/100KM (101 mpg)

Carrying the 1.6 gallon fuel tank

Fuel tank emissions system includes a charcoal canister to control gasoline evaporation and reduce air pollution

Decompression mechanism reduces the engine cranking compression pressure

Combined with a starter generator control unit for smooth, quiet engine starts with better fuel consumption.

Yamaha’s Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) technology

Changing valve timing at different rpm, for linear acceleration, strong torque at lower speeds and power that lasts into the top-end

Upswept muffler incorporates two exhaust catalysts to reduce air pollution and meet emission regulations.

Fully-automatic V-belt transmission and push-button electric starting

CHASSIS

Built around a strong steel frame with aggressive tread tires, and tough suspension.

Boasts capability on roads of all sorts, with plenty of attitude for your daily commute

A reliable steel engine bracket with rubber bushing linkage contributes a comfortable ride with reduced vibration

Link mechanisms are positioned on the underside of the chassis to maximize space for the storage compartment

The telescopic fork features beefy outer tubes for strength, while fork boots help protect the large 33mm inner tubes from debris.

The rear wheel swingarm features twin rear shocks with a full 3.1 in of travel for comfortable riding both on streets and on unpaved roads.

DURO tubeless tires have an aggressive looking block pattern combined with newly designed lightweight wheels for great handling

245mm hydraulic front disc and 230mm rear disc brakes provide plenty of stopping power while the wave-type front rotor design adds cutting-edge style

With a unified brake system, the rear brake lever applies some braking force to the front brake, while keeping the front brake from operating alone

52.8″ Wheelbase

30.9″ seat height with a narrow seat design for easier flat-footing at stops

 

DETAILS

 

Features a stylish LCD meter features a fuel gauge as well as a full range of indicator lights with easy-to-read visibility

Under seat storage compartment is roomy enough for a full-face helmet and features two helmet hangers

Front storage compartment is equipped with an electric USB socket for conveniently charging your device on the go

Secure passenger handholds and foot rests

New rugged asymmetric headlight design with easily adjustable beams to optimize view angles for a wide range of riders

Step-through floorboards making getting on and off a breeze

Both a center stand and side stand for parking convenience

For extra security when parked, the main switch is equipped with a keyhole lock cover

For easy refueling, the fuel filler is found just left of the ignition switch

 

 

 

 

2025 Yamaha BWS 125 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $ NA USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ 4,699 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ NA GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

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2025 Yamaha BWS 125 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

Motor

Engine 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve, single
Displacement 125 cc
Bore and Stroke 52.0 x 58.7 mm
Compression Ratio 11.2 : 1
Fuel Delivery Fuel injection
Estimated Fuel Consumption± 2.3 L/100 km (101 mpg)
Lubrication Wet sump
Ignition / Starting TCI / Electric Start
Transmission Fully Automatic CVT
Final Drive V-belt / Spur gear

 

Chassis

Suspension (Front) Telescopic upright fork with 3.2 in of travel
Suspension (Rear) Dual shock absorber with swingarm with 79mm (3.1 in) of wheel travel
Brakes (Front) Disc brake / 245mm / single disc with double-piston caliper
Brakes (Rear) Disc brake / 230mm / single disc with single-piston caliper
Tires (Front) 120/70-12
Tires (Rear) 130/70-12

 

Critical Data

Length 1 920mm (75.6″)
Width 759mm (29.9″)
Height 1,151mm (45.3″)
Wheelbase 1,341 mm (52.8″)
Seat Height 785 mm (30.9″)
Fuel Capacity 7.3 litres
Wet Weight 128 kg (282 lb.)
Colour(s) Matte Grey
Matte Black

 

 

 

 

2025 Yamaha BWS 125 – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details

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