TTR125 In-Depth Review

An in-depth review on the TTR125. This video goes over the engine, transmission, fuel efficiency, front suspension, rear suspension, brakes, electronics, lighting, handling, and much more.
The Yamaha TTR125 might look like just another starter bike made for absolute beginners to learn to putt around on, but what if I told you it’s actually a good bike for the money, even for a non-beginner. Yeah, we’ll talk about how surprised I’ve been with this thing, and much more in this in-depth review of the Yamaha TTR125.

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[TortureTestMagazine]

To clear up some confusion on jetting: If you have the mid RPM stumble, you would increase the float height to lower the fuel level about 1 mm below the float bowl mating surface. Check by using the clear tube on bowl drain method. If you don't have a stumble, then leave the float height alone and just jet like normal. The issue people have is not that they are jetting incorrectly, but that they are paying no attention to fuel level, which totally messes with fuel metering if it's off. So people throw away the stock carburetor thinking it just sucks, when it's actually just them not being thorough in tuning it. I couldn't believe how many posts I saw about people saying it's impossible to jet the stock carburetor correctly, not able to get the stumble to go away. It's too easy, just set fuel level down a bit if it has that rich stumble, then dial in the jetting from there


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[vintagetintrader]

Watching you ride that TTR125 in the tight rocky trails in the desert makes me realise how slow I am

[KUBBI]

I’m 43 lol !!! I had crf230f, klx230f now I have this little ttr125 ! I really love it ! It’s a fun bike for everyone!!! Highly recommended

[gaberondon]

I recently rode a 85cc dirt bike for the first time as a 30yo man and it's easily the most fun I've ever had. All my friends are telling me I need a 250 but I'm a crawl before you walk type of guy . I'm gonna pick one of these up thanks to this review!

[Branhamjeffd]

I just picked up an XR100 to teach the wife and nephew to ride ...then I took it out Enduro riding with a buddy. I found it enjoyable in the same ways you describe the ttr, little bikes are fun!

[Iceaxehikes]

This was a very good review.
Not just because it validates my purchase.
Because it just nails the character of these little bikes so well.
I paid $1600 for an 08 ttr125L in very good condition.
At 9, 000 ft elevation it simply took a slight turn on the pilot jet setting outwards (under carb bowl) to get it to start and run perfectly.
My carb is the dual cable model.
I left my airbox alone because I am an old squid who would never approach the hyper velocity shown in this video.
Fun to see what this machine is capable of though.
Holy smokes!

[BDKesling]

I don't suppose you have a video showing how to tune the carb on this thing do you?

[owl]

I agree. I just recently picked up a ttr 125 as a entry level enduro bike and can honestly say this bike is great for climbing steep hills and narrow trails. Though i fond the suspension quite mushy. Remedy BBR front and rear springs + a BBR frame cradle and chain guide. Really enjoyed your review. 👍🇺🇸

[justinlabar]

I started on a ttr125L and I loved it. Now I’m on a crf250x both are great bikes.

[jimmythecacodemon]

Just bought one of these from my buddy (first bike :D) I can’t tell you how much fun it was, I was a little nervous to stick it in gear initially, but by the time I had to leave for work, I almost couldn’t force myself off it, best purchase of my life

[underthetrees]

The TTR 125 was my second bike and the bike I rode the most and rhe hardest. I loved mine and rode the hell out of it in the summer.

[ChaoticDetour]

I suddenly have the urge to run out and by a TTR125 and go play Super Jim.
I think you could out run me on that thing if I was on a KTM 690.

[lanceoscar]

Great video. I bought a used TTR after seeing this video. Just wanted a bike to ride around my local area. So far its been great fun. I only ride for 30 to 60 minutes few times a week. Its alot of fun. Im 6 feet tall 210 pounds.

[LngSchlongJohn]

This was my first bike and it teaches you good clutch control. It also lets you keep it a little longer.

[trevorjameson]

I feel the same way about my DRZ125L. Very surprised by it's capabilities off-road, especially when riding tight single track in the mountains. The bike is great, nice suspension, excellent gearing and good power. The brakes are very good too, which I was not expecting. But no matter what I did to the tiny carb (20mm), it still wouldn't develop enough power. So I tossed it and installed a Mikuni 26mm, got the jetting dialed in (easy), and took the snorkel out of the airbox. Power increase is significant, and fueling is smoother and with a LOT more punch down low and in the mid-range, which is perfect for trail riding. Love these small trail bikes!

[cilantrp]

I dont even like offroad but somehow I keep coming back to this masterpiece of a review. I reaaally wish you could have access to other bikes and do this more often :'c

[henripuustinen]

Very good information. Absolutely love your style of videos. Might be the best bike review channel for us normal people.

[idlegoldfish]

Thanks man this helped a lot I just got my first bike (2006 ttr 125) and this was so helpful

[rumeru]

2 in depth reviews in just under a month? yay! LOL
I really like the TTRs, and good to know about the uncorking and jetting thing, could get a few more years of life out of one of our family's bikes. :)
But don't even get me started on that cable choke! So confusing and unintuitive to use. Sure you can learn it eventually but it still just feels weird.

[turdledive]

Went from one of these to a yz250f to a yz450f to a ktm 530. Going from a trail to a motocross bike in the woods helped alot when going back to a trail bike. Mx bikes in the woods teach you clutch control like nothing else.