YAMAHA R125 - June-2025
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- Jul 7
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2 Crashes in 1 Week
Double Trouble: Yamaha R125 Crashed Twice in One Week – Here’s What Happened
It’s been a tough week for our beloved 2024 Yamaha R125. Unfortunately, the bike was involved in two separate crashes just one week apart both of them occurring on a Sunday. While the rider walked away unharmed thanks to proper motorcycle gear (and a bit of luck), the bike wasn’t nearly as fortunate.
Crash #1 – A Sunday Slide
The first incident happened during a casual Sunday ride. The R125 slid on its left side, damaging:
· All left fairings
· Foot pegs
· Turn signals (all broken)
Luckily, the damage wasn’t severe and was relatively cheap to fix. It looked like a simple case of bad grip or a minor mistake nothing too dramatic.
Crash #2 – The Widow Maker Strikes
Exactly one week later, again on a Sunday, things took a much more serious turn. We were out for a ride with an ER doctor ironically, the same one who treated me after a previous motorcycle accident. Our destination was the scenic and winding roads of Štiavnica, known for their beauty, but also for a hidden danger that I call the “Widow Maker.”
That danger? Black tar lines the infamous road crack fillers that become extremely slippery in hot weather.
While riding in a group of three, we hit a patch of those treacherous tar lines. Two of us managed to recover from the slide, but my son wasn’t so lucky. His bike did a full 360° spin while upright, threw him off, and then slid into the guardrail with him sliding across four lanes before slamming back into the bike.
Miraculously Unharmed
Despite the drama, my son walked away without a single injury not even a scratch. That’s no exaggeration. Credit goes to quality riding gear and perhaps a guardian angel. Here’s a breakdown of the gear that saved him in both crashes:
First Crash Gear:
· Shima Exo Vented Boots – Replaced
· RCA Vented Jacket – Replaced
· Rebelhorn Full Leather Trousers – Reusable
· SHIMA STR-2 Gloves – Reusable
Second Crash Gear:
· Shima Exo Vented Boots – Reusable
· RCA Vented Jacket – Reusable
· Street Fighter Stretch II Kevlar Jeans – Reusable
· SHIMA STR-2 Gloves – Reusable
Yamaha R125 Damage Report (Post-Second Crash)
The bike, on the other hand, wasn’t so lucky. Here’s the full list of damages:
· Scratched windshield
· Both mirrors broken
· Scratched front mudguard
· All fairings either broken or scratched
· Right rider’s foot peg completely destroyed (left side only scratched)
· Exhaust and pipe crumbled like paper; connection to header bent
· Tail section, including wiring and light, completely destroyed
· All turn signals broken
· Scratched left swing arm
· Rear axle rod thread stripped
What’s next?
This isn’t the end for our Yamaha R125. Far from it.
We’ll be rebuilding the bike and documenting every step of the process. From parts sourcing to how-to instructions, everything will be shared on our social media channels. Full part lists and links will also be available right here on this site.
Stay tuned, Our R125 will be back and better than ever.
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