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

The Yamaha RD 125 LC motorcycle specifications include a 123 cc (7.51 cu in) engine, power of 17 hp (12.4 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 115 kg (253.5 lb).

Key specifications

1982-1983Model years
123 ccDisplacement
17 hpPower
115 kgWet weight
13 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19821983

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1982 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Yamaha RD 125 LC 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.

Engine power17 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 68% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 31st percentile across Yamaha models.

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 weight115 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 38% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 18th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity13 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 50th 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.

Engine power31st

17 hp — more powerful than about 31% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement13th

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

Wet weight18th

115 kg — heavier than about 18% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 82%.

Fuel capacity50th

13 L — larger than about 50% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 123 cc • Liquid cooled • 17 hp
Chassis snapshot

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

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.75-18
Rear tire size 3.25-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.148 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 147.8 hp/tonne
Specific power 138.2 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 123 cc (7.51 cu in)
Power 17 hp (12.4 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 56.0 x 50 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio 6.4:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Membrane

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-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 3.25-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 115 kg (253.5 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.00 L (3.43 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 126.0 km/h (78.3 mph)

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