Yamaha RD 125 DX Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha RD 125 DX motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 117 kg (257.9 lb).

Key specifications

1976, 1978Model years
125 ccDisplacement
117 kgWet weight
11.5 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19761978

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1976 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Yamaha RD 125 DX 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 weight117 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 37% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 19th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity11.5 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 12% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 40th 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 weight19th

117 kg — heavier than about 19% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 81%.

Fuel capacity40th

11.5 L — larger than about 40% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, two-stroke • 125 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.75-18 front / 3.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.75-18
Rear tire size 3.00-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.00:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, two-stroke
Displacement 125 cc (7.63 cu in)
Bore × stroke 43.0 x 43 mm (1.7 x 1.7 inches)
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Membrane

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 2.75-18
Rear tire 3.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 117 kg (257.9 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 11.50 L (3.04 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 127.0 km/h (78.9 mph)

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