The Yamaha RX 125 motorcycle dimensions for 1979 is length 75.4 in (1,915 mm), width 28.7 in (730 mm), height 41.7 in (1,060 mm), wheelbase 48.8 in (1,240 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).
Yamaha RX 125 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
64.8% 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 26.6 in (675 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 15 sq ft (1.4 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12.9%. 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 | 75.4 in (1,915 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 6.1 in below median |
| Width | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Height | 41.7 in (1,060 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 6.3 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Yamaha RX 125 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 75.4 in (1,915 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 41.7 in (1,060 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | — | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Yamaha RX 125 dimensions FAQ
Does the Yamaha RX 125 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 48.8 in (1,240 mm), giving the Yamaha RX 125 a very short wheelbase for its category. 6.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha RX 125 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha RX 125 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 75.4 in (1,915 mm), making the Yamaha RX 125 shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 6.1 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15 sq ft (1.4 m²).
What do the Yamaha RX 125 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28.7 in (730 mm) and representative height is 41.7 in (1,060 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha RX 125?
The main listed figures are overall length 75.4 in (1,915 mm), wheelbase 48.8 in (1,240 mm), and ground clearance 6.3 in (160 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 12.9%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.