To say that the Yamaha YZ125 is an insanely, eternally popular motocross bike is a bit of an understatement. Instead, we’ll let time tell the story for us. Here in 2023, what other MX bikes do you know that have been rolling off the production line into the excited hands of new owners since 1974?
Clearly, it’s evolved over time—check out the fully adjustable KYB suspension and modern improved brakes on the 2023 YZ125 for a taste. Still, for the old-school fans, examples like this minty fresh 1992 Yamaha YZ125 that YouTuber 2Vintage managed to scoop up in Wisconsin don’t come around every day.