The Yamaha YZF-R125 motorcycle dimensions for 2008-2021 is length 76.2 in (1,935 mm) to 79.3 in (2,015 mm), width 26 in (660 mm) to 26.8 in (680 mm), height 38.2 in (970 mm) to 41.9 in (1,065 mm), wheelbase 53.3 in (1,353 mm) to 53.3 in (1,355 mm), seat height 32.2 in (818 mm) to 32.5 in (825 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm).
Yamaha YZF-R125 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.
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 32.2 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.2% 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 26 in (660 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 14.3 sq ft (1.33 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
11.4%. 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 | 79.3 in (2,015 mm) | 81.1 in (2,060 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Width | 26 in (660 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Height | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 6.5 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Seat height | 32.2 in (818 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Yamaha YZF-R125 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 79.3 in (2,015 mm) | 26 in (660 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 32.2 in (818 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2011 | 79.3 in (2,015 mm) | 26 in (660 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 53.3 in (1,353 mm) | 32.2 in (818 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2012 | 79.3 in (2,015 mm) | 26 in (660 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 32.2 in (818 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2013 | 79.3 in (2,015 mm) | 26 in (660 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 32.2 in (818 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2014 | 79.3 in (2,015 mm) | 26 in (660 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 32.2 in (818 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2015 | 79.3 in (2,015 mm) | 26 in (660 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 32.2 in (818 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2016 | 79.3 in (2,015 mm) | 26 in (660 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 32.2 in (818 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2017 | 79.3 in (2,015 mm) | 26 in (660 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 32.2 in (818 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2018 | 79.3 in (2,015 mm) | 26 in (660 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 32.2 in (818 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2019 | 77 in (1,955 mm) | 26 in (660 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2021 | 76.2 in (1,935 mm) | 26.8 in (680 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Yamaha YZF-R125 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZF-R125 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.2 in (818 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.1 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZF-R125 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 53.3 in (1,355 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF-R125 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZF-R125 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R125 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 79.3 in (2,015 mm), making the Yamaha YZF-R125 shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 1.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 14.3 sq ft (1.33 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZF-R125 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 26 in (660 mm) and representative height is 38.2 in (970 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha YZF-R125 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 38.2 in (970 mm) in 2008-2018 to 41.9 in (1,065 mm) in 2019, 2021, a change of 3.7 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.