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Yamaha has released details and pictures of its updated R125 sportsbike

• The new YZF-R125 has been radically revised, for 2014 it gets a new front cowl inspired by the R6 and features an air intake located between the headlights.

• The bike now gets upside-down front forks and a redesigned triple clamp. Yamaha says the new front suspension ‘ensures better stability and improved front wheel feedback.’ It also has a redesigned rear suspension linkage system.

• A new fuel-injection system improves fuel efficiency by around 11% to increase tank range over the old model.

• A radial front caliper and floating front disc brake are now fitted as standard for extra braking power. They will be mounted onto newly designed alloy wheels with Y-shaped spokes, tyre size remains the same.

• The instrumentation also gets a fresh look. The backlit LCD dash unit features a digital speedo and tach, and a multi-function display on the left shows engine temperature, maximum speed, average speed and fuel consumption data.

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The new dash also includes a clock, fuel/reserve indicator and a distance and fuel trip.
Alongside the other changes, the bike is fitted with an all-new carbon-look front fender, a reshaped muffler and a more compact licence plate holder. The rear brake pedal, shift lever and passenger footrest brackets are made from aluminium and there’s also a new tail light with a built in guide light.
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