Yes, the SS125 comes with a Tacho. And it does the same 60kph@ 5000rpm.

Does the the SS125 comes with a tacho? The YBR125 definitely hasn't got one.


Not sure of the 1st three gears, but the approximate speeds which I used to get at 4000RPM & 5000RPM are as indicated below

4^th - 32kph@4000rpm, 45kph@5000rpm
5^st - 48kph@4000rpm, 60kph@5000rpm

I do not know what speeds this will account to. But I would say keep it below 4-5 k rpm in all gears. Should be fine.

I need some help in riding my new Yamaha ss 125
In 5^th gear can I ride it in 40 to 45 km as the maximum speed?
My bike is in run in period, guys can you please tell me what is the speed max/min in each gear I need to ride.
1^stst - speed
3^st - speed
4^st - speed
5^st - speed

@kumarbiker
You'll get used to the 1down-4up posiiton with 2-3 days.

All the mechanical components in your bike are new and hence, there is lot of friction between the moving parts - which makes it feel rough. The new bike will need some running in wear out the friction and to make the mechanical components smooth. Once they have set into the proper levels of wear, they will operate smoothly.

I got my new bike yamaha ss 125 red black model yesterday.
I am new to bike and try to learn it. Please provide information for these questions,

It was difficult for me to switch the gear from 1 to 2 gear, what can I do ?
Neutraling the bike is very difficult for me, and gear is 1 down and 4 up so guys please help me an easy way to handle the gear and make it to netural.
I want to know the Gear speed ratio, like in 1^st gear what is the max and low speed I need to drive?

Few things which you must look after:

1. Inspect your bike thoroughly before delivery. Make sure there are no scratches etc and all electricals are working correctly.
2. Make sure that the engine number and chassis number on the actual bike match with those on the documentation and the owner's manual.
3. Make sure you do get the warranty card duly stamped and signed by the dealer.
4. Make sure you understand properly about the free and paid service intervals.
5. Make sure you get some fuel in the tank when leaving the dealership.
6. Do get the contact number of the dealer's service center and spare parts shop. This comes in handy later.
7. Make sure you get the contact number/email id of the dealership manager/owner. This is useful in case you run into issues later and service center guys do not respond properly. You can always escalate the matter to the dealership manager/owner. The Yamaha company contact details will be printed on your user's manual.
8. Make sure you get all accessories as promised by the dealer. If something is not available at the time of delivery, get a written note from the dealer saying that they will provide it free of cost when it becomes available (e.g. seat cover, handle grips etc)

Some other things:

1. Make sure you keep the warranty card/pollution card/service manual safe as this is absolutely essential later.
2. Make sure you NEVER ride the bike without a helmet at least. You should get as much safety gear as you can and wear it always
3. Make sure you don't ride the bike without getting it properly registered with the RTO office. As soon as you get the registration, put it up on your number plates.

Regarding run in, you can go through the numerous threads on xBhp which will explain the concept of run-in as best as possible.

Enjoy your ride and ride safe !!!

Cheers !!

I am going to book yamaha ss 125 next week. As this is my first bike.
Please tell me what are the things I need to take care.
Also Run in period how I need to handle it.

Thankfully, my SS125 does have a kick so I was not stranded when the battery died.

I was willing to wait for some days to get a replacement battery rather that to visit Exide factory myself (which is located far away from where I live).

Finally managed to get a new battery free of cost. I was happy with the response from Yamaha company (not the dealer) since they kept track of things and verified that the battery was indeed replaced by calling me directly.

@cmahajan
From my P.O.V, this was actually the way I would have preferred. When my brother's SZ-R ran into battery issues last year, we were made to wait over 8 days for a replacement, and that too, after shooting a mail to the backoffice. I do appreciate the fact that they did come down to our residence to replace the dead battery as the SZR was immobilized (the SZ-R doesn't have KS) and replaced it F.O.C - but the delay caused by logistics was way too long. If we had a letter from Yamaha acknowledging the issue, we could have taken a rick straight to the Exide distributors and we could have replaced that battery in a days' (or max 2 days') time.

After a little follow up with the service center, got the faulty battery replaced with a new AMCO battery. Also got a call from Yamaha Motors India confirming if the problem was resolved or not.

Overall, decent service by Yamaha although I had to do a little follow up and had to go to the service center 3-4 times. Seems all service centers in India need this kind of follow up and no company is able to resolve the warranty issues in a single visit.

Went to the dealer to complain about the battery. Pearl Yamaha, Kondapur, Hyderabad.

They gave me a letter with the dealer's stamp on it and asked me to follow up with Exide myself. This is stupid.

Why should a customer be asked to follow up with the battery manufacturer? Isn't that the dealer's responsibility? I immediately sent a mail to the dealership managing director and also copied the same mail to the yamaha official backoffice mail address.

Got a reply from the dealer, they will look into the matter and apologized for the trouble caused.

Let's see if they actually take some action to replace the useless battery.

Hmm...let me do that...thanks

You must have got the Warranty card of the battery with other documents, while purchasing the bike. Call on the phone no. mentioned on the card. They will attend to your battery.

Battery dead

My bike's battery is half dead. It doesn't self-start and I have to kick start every time.

The horn and indicators work but the battery is not strong enough to start the bike. I took it to the Yamaha service center and apparently they "charged" it but all in vain.

They also said that riding the bike for some time will further charge the battery and it should return to normal. That didn't happen. I ride the bike daily for about 30 Km and it has not been left unattended since the time I bought it in March 2011. The battery didn't last even for 1 year.

Good thing is that the battery is still under warranty and I am planning to claim a replacememt.

Can someone let me know the steps to claim a new battery under warranty?

Also, did someone else also face a problem with the SS125's battery?