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

The Yamaha YZ 125 motorcycle specifications include a 124 cc (7.57 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 87.5 kg (192.9 lb).

Key specifications

2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Model years
124 ccDisplacement
87.5 kgDry weight
994 mmSeat height
1,444 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20022004200520062007
Year-specific specification changes

The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
200620078.6:1
Dry weight
200487 kg (191.8 lb)
200686 kg (189.6 lb)
200786.2 kg (190 lb)
Engine type
20062007Single cylinder, four-stroke
Front tire
200480/90-21
200580/80-21
200680/90-M21
200780/80-M21
Rear tire
20042005100/90-19
20062007100/90-M19
Wheelbase
20041,438 mm (56.6 inches)
20051,486 mm (58.5 inches)
200620071,443 mm (56.8 inches)
Overall height
200520061,318 mm (51.9 inches)
20071,316 mm (51.8 inches)
Overall length
20052,134 mm (84.0 inches)
20062,139 mm (84.2 inches)
20072,136 mm (84.1 inches)
Overall width
2005828 mm (32.6 inches)
2007828 mm (32.6 inches)
Rear wheel travel
2006125 mm (4.9 inches)
Seat height
2004992 mm (39.1 inches)
2005993 mm (39.1 inches)
20062007998 mm (39.3 inches)

How the Yamaha YZ 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.

Displacement124 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 77% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 18th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height994 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 25% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 99th 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.

Displacement18th

124 cc — larger displacement than about 18% of Yamaha models.

Seat height99th

994 mm — taller than about 99% of Yamaha models.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

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

Overall length2,130 mm
This bike

2,130

Yamaha avg

2,082

Close to average.

Overall width827 mm
This bike

827

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,311 mm
This bike

1,311

Yamaha avg

1,172

12% above average.

Wheelbase1,444 mm
This bike

1,444

Yamaha avg

1,416

Close to average.

Seat height994 mm
This bike

994

Yamaha avg

793

25% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 124 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,444 mmSeat 994 mm
80/100-21 51M front / 100/90-19 57M rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/100-21 51M
Rear tire size 100/90-19 57M
Front tire width 80 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 100%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 100 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 19 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Cross / motocross

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 124 cc (7.57 cu in)
Bore × stroke 54.0 x 54.5 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Cooling system Liquid

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/100-21 51M
Rear tire 100/90-19 57M

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 87.5 kg (192.9 lb)
Seat height 994 mm (39.1 inches)
Overall length 2,130 mm (83.9 inches)
Overall width 827 mm (32.6 inches)
Overall height 1,311 mm (51.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,444 mm (56.9 inches)

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.