The Yamaha DT 125 R motorcycle dimensions for 1991-2002 is length 85.4 in (2,170 mm), width 32.7 in (830 mm), height 49.4 in (1,255 mm), wheelbase 55.7 in (1,415 mm), seat height 34.8 in (885 mm) to 35.4 in (900 mm), and the ground clearance is 12.4 in (315 mm).
Yamaha DT 125 R dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 34.9 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
65.2% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 29.7 in (755 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
22.3%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 85.4 in (2,170 mm) | 83.1 in (2,110 mm) | 2.4 in above median |
| Width | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Height | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 45.7 in (1,160 mm) | 3.7 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 54.5 in (1,384 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 34.9 in (888 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 1.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 12.4 in (315 mm) | 10.9 in (278 mm) | 1.5 in above median |
Yamaha DT 125 R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 35.4 in (900 mm) | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — | 34.8 in (885 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 85.4 in (2,170 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 34.8 in (885 mm) | 12.4 in (315 mm) |
Yamaha DT 125 R dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha DT 125 R seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 34.9 in (888 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.3 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha DT 125 R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.7 in (1,415 mm), giving the Yamaha DT 125 R a wheelbase around the category middle. 1.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha DT 125 R have?
The representative ground clearance is 12.4 in (315 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 1.5 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha DT 125 R compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.4 in (2,170 mm), making the Yamaha DT 125 R longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²).
What do the Yamaha DT 125 R width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.7 in (830 mm) and representative height is 49.4 in (1,255 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha DT 125 R dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 35.4 in (900 mm) in 1997 to 34.8 in (885 mm) in 2000, a change of 0.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.