2027 Yamaha MT-125 Gets Redesign Ahead of Europe Arrival in Early 2027

Yamaha has updated the 2027 MT-125, the smallest model in its Hyper Naked range. The bike gets a sharper front end, a slimmer silhouette and a new Redline White colour, while the 125 cc engine and chassis remain unchanged. The motorcycle will reach Yamaha dealers across Europe, including the United Kingdom, in the first quarter of 2027. Pricing will be set by the Yamaha distributor in each country and has not yet been announced.

2027 Yamaha MT-125 design changes

At the front, the bike gets angular bodywork panels, blade-shaped LED position lights and new LED indicators. A smoked, frosted MT-125 logo sits on the clear smoked windscreen. Yamaha says the design brings the model closer to the larger next-generation MT bikes, and that the updated lighting will make the motorcycle easier to see.

The seat and tank profile have changed. Yamaha says the new seat improves ergonomics and the connection between rider and machine. The side panel has a clear smoked pattern with a visible MT logo. Seat height remains 31.9 inches (about 810 mm). The Redline White version gets a two-tone seat, while Ice Storm, Icon Blue and Tech Black carry over. All colours get a new "125" graphic on the tank.

Engine and technical specifications

The single-cylinder engine, derived from the YZF-R125, continues with variable valve actuation (VVA). The liquid-cooled, SOHC, four-valve-per-cylinder unit has a bore of 52.0 mm, a stroke of 58.7 mm and a compression ratio of 11.2:1. It produces 11 kW (14.8 HP) at 10,000 rpm and 8.5 lb-ft (about 11.5 Nm) of torque at 8,000 rpm. The six-speed gearbox drives the rear wheel by chain. Yamaha quotes average fuel consumption of 2.0 litres per 100 km.

The chassis uses a Deltabox frame, an aluminium swingarm, a 41 mm upside-down front fork and a link-type rear shock. The 17-inch wheels wear Michelin Pilot Street tyres (100/80 front, 140/70 rear). At the front is a single 292 mm disc with a radially mounted caliper, and at the rear a 220 mm disc. ABS is standard. Wet weight with a full tank is 313 lb (about 142 kg).

Traction control is standard. A 5-inch colour TFT display offers three different display themes. Through Yamaha's free MyRide app, the screen shows call and message alerts, weather and music information, and provides turn-by-turn navigation. The app also records route, distance and lean angle.

The source does not say whether the MT-125 will be sold in the United States. The same VVA engine is already sold in the US in the WR125R dual-sport model.