Yamaha WR 125R Weight (265lb)

Quick answer

For the 2010 model year, the Yamaha WR 125R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 264.6 lb (120 kg).

Wet / running weight264.6 lb (120 kg)
Fuel capacity2.38 US gal (9 L)
Full tank fuel weight14.8 lb (6.7 kg)
Model years covered
2010

Yamaha WR 125R weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha WR 125R?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha WR 125R is lighter than about 55.1% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
264.6 lb (120 kg)
68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 273.4 lb (124 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight264.6 lb (120 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider414.6 lb (188 kg)bike + rider • bike is 63.8% of total mass
180 lb rider444.6 lb (201.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 59.5% of total mass
210 lb rider474.6 lb (215.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 55.7% of total mass

Yamaha WR 125R weight & related specs

Model years covered 2010
Wet / running weight 264.6 lb (120 kg)
Engine displacement 124 cc
Torque 7.4 lb-ft (10.1 Nm)
Fuel capacity 2.38 US gal (9 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 14.8 lb (6.7 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 2.82 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.47 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 213.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha WR 125R is lighter than about 55.1% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Yamaha WR 125R weight FAQ

What is the Yamaha WR 125R wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 264.6 lb (120 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Yamaha WR 125R lighter or heavier than other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?

Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 45th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.

How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha WR 125R?

Based on the supplied 2.38 US gal (9 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Yamaha WR 125R and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 444.6 lb (201.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

How much of the Yamaha WR 125R total weight comes from fuel?

The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.6% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.

How does Yamaha WR 125R torque compare with its weight?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.82 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 WR 125R engine-size-to-weight ratio?

The available figures work out to 0.47 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How far is the Yamaha WR 125R from the median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 273.4 lb (124 kg), the model is roughly 8.8 lb (4 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Yamaha WR 125R weight most?

Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.

Official information note

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.