Reviews of Yamaha SS 125

Well,it was the first bike I've owned for more than 6 years and driven more than 30k kms.

Ride experience is good,it's far better than other 125cc competitors.

Looks are kinda different and stylish which you don't get in any other bikes at this price range.

The engine is powerful as well as fuel efficient too.

Its worth spending your money on it.

Servicing and maintenance is not too high,its not gonna damage your pockets much.

Everything else is normal and a good value for money.

Pros:-

1)no other powerful 125cc bike is this segment.

2)fuel efficient.

3)comfortable ride experience(I've been on long tours)

4)the design you get is adorable.

Cons:-

1)yamaha is not trusted for 125 cc bikes.

But i would recommend to just have a look at it once.

2)the extended fibre part which is a pro too catches dirt which needs to be cleaned to get a catchy look.

Well, i bought my first bike, yamaha ss125 in 2011. Cause i kinda restricted on budget hence i was seeing around 55-65k range bikes. As a personal fan of yamaha, i didn't consider other brand's models. In yamaha, i narrowed down to sx-r, ss125. This ss125 is almost same like old gladiator model but with slight changes. Especially eye-catching sporty engine cover it attracts. After using a while (>6 yrs) i am happy with the decision. I lost the free servicing book given at the time of purchase and dealer is not ready to do free service without the book. I managed with my own money and i felt they could've done something for it. The place i am living had the average service capability, surely not the best or better. After servicing your bike you still feel that, something more can be done. 6 months back bike had a breakdown and had to call the mechanic to the house to take it, a major engine problem led to a charge of inr 5k and later servicing also paid inr 4k. The reviews on yamaha service centers in hyderabad are pathetic. I am afraid to go there and i feel better to take it to the hometown. When it comes to the bike performance, it gave around 50kmpl mileage on average and i use it regular day to day to purpose. A couple of times i rode >100 km at a stretch and it is never a problem. Max speed can touch near 90-95km and sometimes 100km when wind and road co-operate but you don't feel safe when you drive on high speed probably due to the rear tire size. I love the placement of handlebar, unlike other splendor/passion where it is high placed. It is more comfortable for short and long drives.

After use of hero honda slender for more than 12 years and about 1 lakh kms, i was looking a bike which would provide me

1 comfort for my back

2 look

3 power

4 economy.

searched a lot bikes, read reviews and i got this yamaha s s 125. While purchasing i was aware of one thing that it is a discontinued bike, though but i purchased it. My decision and judgement was perfect.

still i am using this bike and i am really proud of it. I got above mentioned all 4 things.

i have to go my office 30 km up and 30 down, total 60 km per day. It takes 25 to 30 min to go to my office. No backache. Mileage 6o km/ lit. Very confident with speed between 80 to 90. Another thing i am not worried about a small to medium sized potholes. Bike just jumps out of pothole and continues its run. Really this is great experience for me. One thing i do its servicing regularly as per manual.

final words - just great.

One curiosity- why yamaha has discontinued this model?