Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) telah mengemaskini Yamaha YZF-R25 dengan pilihan warna baharu bagi tahun 2023.
Tahun 2023 menyaksikan motosikal ‘sportsbike’ bersesaran 250cc itu datang dengan warna Midnight Star dan Racing Blue.
Seperti kebiasaan, setiap pembelian Yamaha R25 2023 dengan harga jualan rasmi RM22,998 ini akan turut disertakan dengan ‘safety disc lock’ Yamaha bernilai RM100.
Meskipun begitu, tiada perubahan di ruangan enjin dan spesifikasi lain yang kekal digerakn platform 249cc parallel-twin dengan DOHC yang berupaya menghasilkan 35hp pada 12,000rpm dan 22.6Nm pada 10,000rpm.
Ciri keselamatan lain seperti ABS turut dikekalkan bagi tahun 2023 termasuk lampu isyarat LED.
Yamaha has updated its YZF-R25 sportsbike with a trendy purple livery called Dark Blueish Purple Metallic.
The R25 gets new updated with new colour scheme in Japan.
Underpinnings of the quarter-litre sportsbike remains unchanged.
If you seen such colours before that’s because it is the same colour scheme introduced in the US for the YZF-R3.
Interestingly, the new colour not only look exciting but also gives the bike somewhat of a throwback of the old sportbikes from the 90s. Perhaps something from the 1994 FZR1000?
Thankfully, the out of place Vivid Orange Metallic introduced last year has been retired. However, if the purple is too much, you can opt for Deep Purplish Blue Metallic and Black Metallic instead.
Nevertheless, the 2023 R25 continue to offer the same bodywork and underpinnings.
Mechanically, the R25 feature s a 249cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that cranks out 35.5hp @ 12,000rpm and 30Nm @ 10,000rpm. That said, the quarter litre sportsbikeoffers decent performance for both the city and twisty roads.
The 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 takes a cue from the YZF-R6 and YZF-R1 for its styling.
The updated suspension gives the bike much better handling.
However, the frame and engine remain the same.
We wondered how we’d receive the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 when we picked it up from Hong Leong Yamaha Motor in Sungai Buloh.
After all, the 2019 R25 is cosmetically new while retaining the same engine and frame. The front forks are now upside-down, but basically that’s it.
That’s until we rode it.
Styling
The Yamaha YZF-R6/YZF-R1 inspired styling certainly gave the bike a fresher look in the bike’s mid-lifespan (wish that could happen with humans).
The fairing looks simple in pictures but there are some pretty nifty details to admire. Additionally, it gives the look of a larger bike. The fuel tank was certainly updated and looked like it was lifted off the YZF-R1M.
Yamaha retained the styling of the old bike for the tailsection.
Instrumentation, electrics
There is a new LCD screen embedded behind the windscreen. It’s not exactly elegant but it provides the necessary data in an easy to read manner.
The headlamps have gone fully-LED.
Riding the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25
It turned out that the forks aren’t merely there to look good. Yamaha seemed to have set the handlebars slightly more forward and down, which translated to a sportier poise. The previous YZF-R25 may look sporty, but it put the rider in a straight-up position.
We were surprised at how much better the new bike steers now. With more weight on the front wheel, there was better stability in mid-corner. Front tyre feedback and damping improved a lot as well.
The fuel tank helped a lot in cornering too. The edges supported our forearms much better when we hung off in corners.
We were surprised to find that the rear shock’s damping rate was revised as well. The old bike’s shock tended to squat and rebound, but the 2019 bike’s rear end stayed planted.
So now, you could really just pin the throttle slam the bike through fast corners with more confidence.
The engine’s character remains the same since it’s unchanged. Revs pick up progressively until the tachometer hits 6,500 RPM, pointing towards a fatter midrange rather than top-end power.
Speaking about power, perhaps Yamaha would draw more performance from the engine in the future. But we’ll have to see.
Conclusion
The 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 is one handsome bike and handles pretty good. We would retain the frame and chassis if were building a Frankenstein 250cc bike. The engine needs more top-end rush but the midrange torque makes the bike easier to live with during the daily commute.
HLYM announced the price for the 2019 YZF-R25 today.
The 2019 R25 retains the engine of its predecessor.
But there are many new features.
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has announced the pricing for the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 (R25) today, after the preview back in January this year.
The price from RM 19,998 (basic selling price, not on-the-road) remains unchanged from its predecessor’s.
But while the 2019 model retains the same 250cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel-Twin engine, there are a number of new enhanced features:
Upside-down forks for better handling and road feedback.
New aerodynamic bodywork inclusive of YZR-M1 style air intake.
New fuel tank design for better seating position.
New handlebar and ergonomics for the roads and track.
LED lighting and new LCD instrument cluster.
The 2019 R25 is offered in two colours, Blue and Red and will be available from the 3rdweek of March. Buyers will receive exclusive stainless steel Yamaha Disc Lock complete with “reminder” cable.
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor launched the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 lightweight sportbike today.
It features a new styling and bodywork, inspired by the MotoGP YZR-M1.
The 2019 bike is mechanically unchanged, apart from upside-down forks.
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) launched another eagerly-awaited model, the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25.
The first-generation YZF-R25 (R25) found popular standing among many Malaysian motorcyclists. Sales was kept going despite being in the market since 2015. HLYM sold thousands of R25s since its introduction.
That is why there are many R25 owner clubs in Malaysia. In fact, thousands will show up for official convoys, including the annual ride to the Malaysian MotoGP.
The 2019 R25 features a new bodywork and styling, mimicking its larger YZF-R6 brother. Indeed, it’s easy to mistake the new R25 for the new R6 due to the multifaceted fairing, new aggressive headlights and taillight, and tail-section. The headlights and taillight are LED.
However, the engine and frame remain unchanged, although the 2019 model features upside-down forks.
Yamaha claims the new R25 gets an 8 km/h increase in top speed.
A parts replacement programme has been initiated for the Yamaha YZF-R25.
The parts are a radiator hose and gearshift shaft torsion spring.
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor will contact owners of the affected units from mid-January 2019.
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) issued a statement regarding the Yamaha YZF-R25. The Malaysian Yamaha distributor calls it a “Parts Replacement Programme.”
When Yamaha initiated a recall campaign for the Yamaha YZF-R3 in America, we did not publish the news as the R3 is not available here. We were uncertain if the YZF-R25 used the same parts as the R3.
Well, it does look like it is so now. HLYM will send the notice to the affected customers from mid-January 2019 onwards.
There are two parts to be replaced. The first is the radiator hose. Yamaha found that the supplier has improperly vulcanized (process of hardening rubber) the hose and it may leak cooling fluid.
Units affected by this are YZF-R25 frame numbers beginning with PMYRG1510E, PMYRG1510F, PMYRG1510G. Also, units 0000000 to 0012240 for frame number beginning with PMYRG1510H.
The second part covered in the programme is the gearshift shaft torsion spring. Yamaha found that the supplier shot-peened it improperly. Shot-peening is a process to strengthen metal parts. The spring could potentially break causing the shifter to become loose, consequently affecting gear shifting.
Affected units are all units with frame numbers beginning PMYRG1510E, PMYRG1510F, and PMYRG1510G from 0000000 to 0006758.
Model
Frame Number
Component
YZF-R25
All units with Frame number beginning with
PMYRG1510E
PMYRG1510F
PMYRG1510G
And units within the following frame numbers
PMYRG1510H– 0000000 to 0012240
Radiator Hose
All units with Frame number beginning with
PMYRG1510E
PMYRG1510F
All units within the following frame numbers
PMYRG1510G- 0000000 to 0006758
Torsion Spring
Owners are advised to contact HLYM immediately upon receiving the notice. Contact numbers are: 03-61577011 and 03-61577002.
There should be word on the 2019 YZF-R25 for our market soon.
The new bike’s styling is directly inspired by the YZF-R1.
The 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 has been revealed and it looks like the wars in the category are going explode.
However, before we proceed any further, we received word there is a launch of the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 happening in Indonesia. But no matter, the R3 and R25 will share the basic bodywork, if not componentry.
It is apparent that the YZF-R3/R25 bears uncanny resemblance to its open-class YZF-R1 brother, apart from the dual LED headlights. The central “air intake” is non-functional. However, the windscreen is now much taller and larger.
From the side, the profile is now more aggressive and looks like a proper big-cc superbike. The tailsection terminates with a sharp edge and will definitely look good with a tail tidy kit.
The forks are now upside-down for better handling (and style). There is no news if other parts of the chassis have been updated likewise.
Moving upwards, the 2019 YZF-R3/R25 will receive a fully TFT display. The data displayed includes gear position. The handlebars remain as clip-ons.
No word yet on when we will receive the bike in Malaysia. Besides that, it will definitely be the 250cc instead of 321cc version. The 321cc engine produces 41 bhp and 29.6 Nm of torque. It will be interesting to see how the 2019 YZF-R25 goes up against the 38 bhp Kawasaki Ninja 250.