Yamaha Cygnus X Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha Cygnus X motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 120 kg (264.6 lb).

Key specifications

2010-2016Model years
125 ccDisplacement
9.3 Nm @ 7,500 rpmTorque
120 kgWet weight
785 mmSeat height
7.1 LFuel tank
113 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2010201120122013201420152016
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.

Fuel capacity
20167.40 L (1.96 US gal)
Ignition
2016Transistorised
Overall height
201520161,150 mm (45.3 inches)

How the Yamaha Cygnus X 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 weight120 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 36% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 21st percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height785 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 44th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity7.1 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 46% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 20th 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 weight21st

120 kg — heavier than about 21% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 79%.

Seat height44th

785 mm — taller than about 44% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity20th

7.1 L — larger than about 20% 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 length1,855 mm
This bike

1,855

Yamaha avg

2,082

11% below average.

Overall width685 mm
This bike

685

Yamaha avg

823

17% below average.

Overall height1,130 mm
This bike

1,130

Yamaha avg

1,172

4% below average.

Seat height785 mm
This bike

785

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance113 mm
This bike

113

Yamaha avg

181

37% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 125 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 785 mmClearance 113 mm
Automatic • Belt (final drive) • 110/70-12 front / 120/70-12 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/70-12
Rear tire size 120/70-12
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 12 in
Rear tire width 120 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 12 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.91:1 (Undersquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 125 cc (7.63 cu in)
Torque 9.3 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.9 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 52.4 x 57.9 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric & kick
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 96 mm (3.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 110/70-12
Rear tire 120/70-12

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 120 kg (264.6 lb)
Seat height 785 mm (30.9 inches)
Overall length 1,855 mm (73.0 inches)
Overall width 685 mm (27.0 inches)
Overall height 1,130 mm (44.5 inches)
Ground clearance 113 mm (4.4 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.10 L (1.88 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Gray, white, black

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.