What is a 125 TZR125?

The 125 was a machine that sold on image rather than outright performance. The TZR125 was introduced into the UK in March 1987 as the 2RK model (with a fairing as on optional extra) which ran from chassis No 2RK-000101 until March 1989 when with a colour change and realistically not much else the bike sold as the 3PC model.

Is 75mph too fast for a TZR?

Such a cruising speed is not bad though. The TZR will show 75mph on the clock in the right conditions reflecting its willingness to rev through rather than cough and splutter like others of the ilk. The suspension is up to it too.

What happened to the 125 learner bike?

With the 125 learner bike fairly quickly assimilated and accepted various players began to bring in their second generation versions and Yamaha pulled off a blinder.

How bad is the vibration on the TZR?

Adding further to the discomfort is the vibration that the TZR inflicts on you at high revs – in other words at the 65-70mph cruising speed. Such a cruising speed is not bad though.