Yamaha DT 125 E Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha DT 125 E motorcycle specifications include a 123 cc (7.51 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 103 kg (227.1 lb).

Key specifications

1974-1980Model years
123 ccDisplacement
103 kgWet weight
7 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1974197519761977197819791980
Year-specific specification changes

The 1974 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
197719807.1:1
Rear tire
19763.25-16
Wet weight
19751976114 kg (251.3 lb)
19771980119 kg (262.4 lb)
Top speed
19771980110.0 km/h (68.4 mph)

How the Yamaha DT 125 E 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.

Displacement123 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 78% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 13th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight103 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 45% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 13th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity7 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.

Displacement13th

123 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight13th

103 kg — heavier than about 13% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 87%.

Fuel capacity20th

7 L — larger than about 20% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 123 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.75-21 front / 3.25-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.75-21
Rear tire size 3.25-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 123 cc (7.51 cu in)
Bore × stroke 56.0 x 50 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio 7.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Membrane

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 2.75-21
Rear tire 3.25-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 103 kg (227.1 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.00 L (1.85 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 105.0 km/h (65.2 mph)

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.