For the 2015 model year, the Yamaha YZF-R125 ABS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 313.1 lb (142 kg).
Yamaha YZF-R125 ABS 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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R125 ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R125 ABS is lighter than about 76.5% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.
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 YZF-R125 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 313.1 lb (142 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124.7 cc |
| Torque | 9 lb-ft (12.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.9 lb (8.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.87 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.4 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 251 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF-R125 ABS weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha YZF-R125 ABS wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 313.1 lb (142 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 YZF-R125 ABS lighter or heavier than other Yamaha sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 23rd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha YZF-R125 ABS?
Based on the supplied 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.9 lb (8.6 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 YZF-R125 ABS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 493.1 lb (223.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much torque does the Yamaha YZF-R125 ABS have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.87 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 YZF-R125 ABS displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.4 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Yamaha YZF-R125 ABS weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha sport bike weight of 414 lb (187.8 kg), the model is roughly 101 lb (45.8 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha YZF-R125 ABS 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.
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.