TZ125

This 125cc production road racer first appeared in 1979 as a lightweight Grand Prix-style machine built for privateer competition. Yamaha later revived the nameplate in 1994 after a gap, introducing a new generation based on a factory-developed prototype that had already proven successful in Japanese 125cc racing. That second-era machine became a familiar presence in national and international road racing, and Yamaha kept refining it while preserving its simple, purpose-built character. From 2000 onward, it was sold in essentially the same basic specification for several seasons, and production finally ended with the 2009 model year. The nameplate is remembered as one of Yamaha’s most important small-capacity racing machines, especially among riders and teams looking for an affordable, competitive two-stroke platform with direct ties to the company’s Grand Prix program.