Yamaha YZF-R25 gets an upgrade for 2026 in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Yamaha Motor has updated the colour palette of its popular sport motorcycle, the YZF-R25. Known for its powerful performance, striking design, and agile handling, the bike is now available in two fresh shades - Icon Blue and Mint Green, offering riders more ways to express their style. 

Yamaha’s iconic Icon Blue shade highlights the racing DNA of the R-Series. Meanwhile, Mint Green is a modern colour that gives the bike a unique and bold look.

Notably, the pricing and specifications for the 2026 Yamaha YZF-R25 remain unchanged from the previous year. Let’s have a quick recap of them. 

2026 Yamaha YZF-R25 price

The 2026 Yamaha YZF-R25 is priced at RM 23,098 (excluding registration and insurance) in Malaysia. Included in the price is a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects.

2026 Yamaha YZF-R25 specifications

• The bike is powered by a 249-cc parallel-twin mill liquid-cooled, DOHC engine, capable of generating a maximum power of 35.4 hp at 12,000 rpm and a peak torque of 22.6 Nm at 10,000 rpm.
• Power is sent to the rear wheel via a six-speed transmission and chain final drive. 

• The equipment kit comprises YZF-R1-inspired dual-LED headlights, a monochrome LCD screen display supporting the Y-Connect mobile app, and 17-inch wheels wrapped with 110/70 front and 140/70 rear tyres.
• Handling the suspension duties are non-adjustable upside-down forks at the front and a preload-adjustable mono shock at the rear. 
• The braking setup comprises single hydraulic discs at both ends, complemented by a two-channel anti-lock braking system.

The 2026 Yamaha YZF-R25 is now available at all authorised Hong Leong Yamaha Motor dealer showrooms across Malaysia. 

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