Yamaha MT-25 is a compact streetfighter for riders who want to feel real acceleration and throttle response, not just get from A to B. This bike genuinely has character — plenty of professionals and enthusiasts rank it among their favorite bikes in the category, whether for the dynamics, the riding position, or the looks. A manual gearbox and an aggressive riding position are what fundamentally set this model apart from the scooters in our fleet. In 2025, Yamaha Indonesia launched a significant redesign ("Gen 3"), so you may find both the old and new styling sitting side by side in the fleet under the same model name. View the Yamaha MT-25 in our catalog.

Specs (shared — the engine itself hasn't changed between generations):

  • Engine: 249.55cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 8-valve
  • Power: about 35.5 hp at 12,000 rpm
  • Torque: ~22.6 Nm at 10,000 rpm
  • Transmission: 6-speed manual
  • Seat height: ~780mm
  • Tank: ~14 L

Gen 2 (~2019 update — the most recognizable "classic" MT-25 look):

  • Single front brake disc
  • No assist-and-slipper clutch, no ABS
  • Weight: ~165-167 kg

Gen 3 (2025 redesign, positioned by Yamaha as a "Hypernaked" — per Yamaha Indonesia's official site):

  • A new, more aggressive headlight in the spirit of the MT-07/R-series — angular, "alien-like" styling, unlike the rounder Gen 1 headlight (Gen 2 had already moved away from round, but Gen 3 has its own, even sharper geometry)
  • ABS — appearing on the MT-25 for the first time with Gen 3
  • Assist-and-slipper clutch — smoother operation on aggressive downshifts
  • Y-Connect (Bluetooth app) via a CCU module — the first such technology on an Indonesian-built motorcycle
  • Big Bike Switch 3-in-1 — a combined, compact switchgear unit in the style of Yamaha's larger bikes
  • A fully digital instrument panel with a shift timing light
  • A charging socket for gadgets
  • Weight: ~169 kg — slightly more than the Gen 2, due to the added equipment

Where it shines on Bali: Canggu and Seminyak — quick, punchy acceleration in city traffic and evening rides along the beach road, where the bike's character really comes through.