Across the 2008 and 2009 model years, the Yamaha XT125R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 264.6 lb (120 kg) and dry weights ranging from 260.1 lb (118 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XT125R weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XT125R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XT125R is lighter than about 90.5% of 21 Yamaha supermoto bikes 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 XT125R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 264.6 lb (120 kg) |
| Dry weight | 260.1 lb (118 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc |
| Power | 9.8 hp |
| Torque | 7 lb-ft (9.5 Nm) to 7.4 lb-ft (10.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) to 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) to 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 3.77 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 26.55 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.69 lb-ft / 100 lb to 2.82 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.47 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 209.8 lb / 100 cc to 213.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.6% to 6.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 276.6 lb (125.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XT125R weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha XT125R weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 264.6 lb (120 kg) for wet/running weight and 260.1 lb (118 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha XT125R heavy compared with other Yamaha supermoto bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 10th weight percentile among 21 Yamaha supermoto bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha XT125R weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2008-2009 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XT125R fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L) to 2.64 US gal (10 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) to 16.4 lb (7.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XT125R with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 444.6 lb (201.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XT125R have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 3.77 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 18th percentile within the compatible Yamaha super motard power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Yamaha XT125R weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 276.6 lb (125.5 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha XT125R have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 2.69 lb-ft per 100 lb to 2.82 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha XT125R displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.47 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.