Across 9 covered model years from 2008 to 2017, the Yamaha YBR125 Custom motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 284.4 lb (129 kg) and dry weights ranging from 260.1 lb (118 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha YBR125 Custom 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 YBR125 Custom?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YBR125 Custom is lighter than about 99.4% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser 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 YBR125 Custom weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 284.4 lb (129 kg) |
| Dry weight | 260.1 lb (118 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc |
| Power | 10 hp to 10.1 hp |
| Torque | 7.1 lb-ft (9.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 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 | 3.52 hp / 100 lb to 3.55 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 28.16 lb / hp to 28.44 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.49 lb-ft / 100 lb to 2.72 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.44 cc / lb to 0.48 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 209.8 lb / 100 cc to 229.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.9% to 7.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 279.9 lb (126.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YBR125 Custom weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha YBR125 Custom dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 years, listed wet/running weight is 284.4 lb (129 kg) and listed dry weight is 260.1 lb (118 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha YBR125 Custom lighter or heavier than other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 1st percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha YBR125 Custom years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha YBR125 Custom?
Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha YBR125 Custom and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 464.4 lb (210.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha YBR125 Custom power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 3.52 hp per 100 lb to 3.55 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 2nd percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Yamaha YBR125 Custom weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 279.9 lb (126.9 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha YBR125 Custom torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.49 lb-ft per 100 lb to 2.72 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Yamaha YBR125 Custom have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.44 cc per lb to 0.48 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.