Across 6 covered model years from 1991 to 2002, the Yamaha DT 125 R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 262.4 lb (119 kg) and dry weights ranging from 240.3 lb (109 kg) to 255.7 lb (116 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha DT 125 R weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha DT 125 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DT 125 R is lighter than about 58.1% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha DT 125 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1991, 1992, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 262.4 lb (119 kg) |
| Dry weight | 240.3 lb (109 kg) to 255.7 lb (116 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc to 125 cc |
| Torque | 9.6 lb-ft (13 Nm) to 10.5 lb-ft (14.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1991 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.99 lb-ft / 100 lb to 4.1 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.48 cc / lb to 0.52 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 192.2 lb / 100 cc to 209.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% to 6.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 272.2 lb (123.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha DT 125 R weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha DT 125 R dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1991, 1992, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002 years, listed wet/running weight is 262.4 lb (119 kg) and listed dry weight is 240.3 lb (109 kg) to 255.7 lb (116 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha DT 125 R lighter or heavier than other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 42nd percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha DT 125 R years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1991, 1992, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha DT 125 R?
Based on the supplied 2.64 US gal (10 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha DT 125 R and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 442.4 lb (200.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha DT 125 R full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 272.2 lb (123.5 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha DT 125 R have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 3.99 lb-ft per 100 lb to 4.1 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha DT 125 R displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.48 cc per lb to 0.52 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Yamaha DT 125 R weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 1997, 2000 is the lightest at 240.3 lb (109 kg), while 1991-1992 is the heaviest at 262.4 lb (119 kg).
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.