Yamaha BWs 125 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha BWs 125 motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 121 kg (266.8 lb).

Key specifications

2010-2015Model years
125 ccDisplacement
121 kgWet weight
780 mmSeat height
6 LFuel tank
1,290 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201020112012201320142015
Year-specific specification changes

The 2010 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20122015Single disc. Hydraulic
Front suspension
2015Telescopic forks
Front tire
20142015120/70-12
Fuel system
20112012Injection. EFI
20132014Injection
Rear tire
20142015130/70-12
Front wheel travel
201570 mm (2.8 inches)
Ignition
20122015TCI
Overall width
2015715 mm (28.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel
201570 mm (2.8 inches)

How the Yamaha BWs 125 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement125 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 77% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 25th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight121 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 35% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height780 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity6 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 54% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 13th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement25th

125 cc — larger displacement than about 25% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight22nd

121 kg — heavier than about 22% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 78%.

Seat height39th

780 mm — taller than about 39% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity13th

6 L — larger than about 13% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length1,910 mm
This bike

1,910

Yamaha avg

2,082

8% below average.

Overall width720 mm
This bike

720

Yamaha avg

823

13% below average.

Overall height1,110 mm
This bike

1,110

Yamaha avg

1,172

5% below average.

Wheelbase1,290 mm
This bike

1,290

Yamaha avg

1,416

9% below average.

Seat height780 mm
This bike

780

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance130 mm
This bike

130

Yamaha avg

181

28% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 125 cc
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,290 mmSeat 780 mmClearance 130 mm
Automatic • Belt (final drive) • 120/70-L12 front / 130/70-L12 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-L12
Rear tire size 130/70-L12
Bore/stroke ratio 0.91:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Scooter

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 125 cc (7.63 cu in)
Bore × stroke 52.4 x 57.9 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition ECU
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox Automatic
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Unit swing
Front wheel travel 78 mm (3.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 71 mm (2.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 120/70-L12
Rear tire 130/70-L12

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 121 kg (266.8 lb)
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches)
Overall length 1,910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall width 720 mm (28.3 inches)
Overall height 1,110 mm (43.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,290 mm (50.8 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 6.00 L (1.59 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Black, white

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.