Yamaha MT-125 Reaches Indian Shores

According to the latest import data reports, a few of the Yamaha MT-125 street-fighter models have been imported to India. As of now, this commuter tourer is offered only in the European two-wheeler markets because of the popularity factor. The reason behind its arrival to the Indian shores is still unclear as due its extravagant nature, chances are rare that it could be launched in India. Probably, for the testing and Research & Development (R&D) purposes, the naked machine is making a possible arrival.

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Mechanically, MT-125 gets a 124.7cc, single-cylinder, SOHC motor, which promises to generate a maximum power of 14.8BHP and an utmost torque of 12.4NM, paired to a six-speed gearbox. On the technical part, it features inverted telescopic forks on the front while link monoshock suspension configuration at the rear. Braking at both the ends are done by disc brakes with Anti-lock braking system (ABS) for the safety concerns.

Yamaha MT-125 Engine

The MT-09 has been recently showcased by Yamaha India at the ended 2016 Auto Expo, held in Delhi this month. The first MT series by the Japanese hunk holds a price tag of Rs. 10.2 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) and imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU).

Yamaha MT-125

The company might be planning to advance its empire throughout the country with some rigid marketing strategies. But, in the case of MT-125, it would be a question that why the auto giant is bringing the tourer to India as there won't be any benefit of the same because the Indian customers are definitely not going to buy this machine on such a high price, in spite of the enormous features.