By KANAME OHIRA/ Staff Writer
December 1, 2023 at 07:00 JST
Yamaha Motor Co.’s XSR125 ABS (Provided by Yamaha Motor Co.)
Yamaha Motor Co. announced it will release the retro-styled XSR125 ABS on Dec. 8 in Japan.
The 125 cc sports bike will be priced at 506,000 yen ($3,340), including tax.
It features a lightweight body, making it easy even for beginners to handle though it is equipped with a variable gear..
Combining a retro-inspired exterior design and cutting-edge technology, sales have soared in Europe where the model was pre-sold.
In Japan, shipments of motorcycles with an engine displacement of between 51 and 125 cc also increased as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The model is suitable for city rides and touring, Yamaha said.
The company is planning to sell 3,000 units a year.
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