Yamaha WR125R Returns After Decade-Long Hiatus at EICMA 2025
Milan, Italy – November 7, 2025 - Yamaha unveiled a series of updates at the EICMA motorcycle trade fair today, with the return of the WR125R after a twelve-year absence generating important buzz. The reintroduced model boasts a 15-horsepower,single-cylinder engine with variable valve control and a KYB chassis,signaling Yamaha’s renewed focus on the 125cc segment.
The WR125R’s comeback caters too a growing demand for accessible and technologically advanced entry-level motorcycles, particularly among younger riders. This launch, alongside other facelifts presented by Yamaha in Milan, demonstrates the manufacturer’s commitment to innovation and responding to evolving market preferences. The 2025 EICMA show is serving as a key platform for manufacturers to showcase their latest advancements and future strategies, impacting both industry trends and consumer choices for the upcoming riding season.
The revived WR125R features a seat height of 875mm and is equipped with a redesigned aesthetic. Yamaha also showcased other updated models at the Milan fair, though details were initially focused on the WR125R’s highly anticipated return.
Yamaha is concurrently soliciting feedback on a complete redesign of its 20-minute app and website, seeking user opinions on the new features and overall user experience.
