The Yamaha Tricity 125 is Yamaha’s distinctive leaning three-wheeler, using twin front wheels rather than one to bring genuinely different handling characteristics to the learner-legal commuter class. It is built for riders who want extra reassurance in traffic and on greasy or wet surfaces without stepping up to a bigger, heavier machine, a genuinely different proposition to a conventional 125 scooter, built around stability as much as convenience.
A 125cc single-cylinder engine, with a 52mm by 58.7mm bore and stroke, liquid-cooled with SOHC and four valves and an 11.2 to 1 compression ratio, produces 9kW at 8,000rpm and 11.2Nm of torque at 6,000rpm, driving through a smooth V-belt automatic transmission that needs no clutch lever or gear changes at all. It is a genuinely frugal unit too, returning 2.3 litres per 100 kilometres and emitting just 54 grams of CO2 per kilometre, so running costs stay low for daily commuting.
The Leaning Multi Wheel system uses dual, tandem cantilevered forks up front working through a tubular frame, giving noticeably more contact patch and grip than a conventional single front wheel, particularly under braking or over drain covers and painted road markings. Hydraulic discs front and rear provide the stopping power, while unit swing rear suspension keeps things simple out back, and 14 inch front wheels paired with 13 inch rears, shod in 90/80 and 130/70 tyres, add further stability. At 169kg with a 780mm seat height, 1,410mm wheelbase and 125mm of ground clearance, it remains light and manageable at low speed despite the extra front-end hardware, and the twin wheels genuinely do add confidence rather than just complexity.
A 7.2 litre tank keeps it practical for regular commuting, and the whole package is aimed squarely at urban riders and commuters who want extra front-end security and genuine peace of mind without the bulk of a larger scooter. It suits new and returning riders alike who value stability over outright performance, and low running costs make it an easy machine to justify for daily use, whatever the weather throws at it. Finance and test rides are ready now at GT Motorcycles, your Yamaha dealer in Plymouth, for commuters across Devon and Cornwall.
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