Yamaha AS 3 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha AS 3 motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, power of 16 hp (11.7 kW) @ 9,800 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 105 kg (231.5 lb).

Key specifications

1971-1972Model years
125 ccDisplacement
16 hpPower
105 kgWet weight
9 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19711972

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1971 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Yamaha AS 3 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 power16 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 70% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th percentile across Yamaha models.

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 weight105 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 44% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 14th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity9 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 31% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th 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 power30th

16 hp — more powerful than about 30% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement25th

125 cc — larger displacement than about 25% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight14th

105 kg — heavier than about 14% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 86%.

Fuel capacity30th

9 L — larger than about 30% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, two-stroke • 125 cc • Air cooled • 16 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.50-18 front / 2.75-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.50-18
Rear tire size 2.75-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.152 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 152.4 hp/tonne
Specific power 128.0 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.00:1 (Square)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, two-stroke
Displacement 125 cc (7.63 cu in)
Power 16 hp (11.7 kW) @ 9,800 rpm
Bore × stroke 43.0 x 43 mm (1.7 x 1.7 inches)
Compression ratio 7.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Port control

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 2.50-18
Rear tire 2.75-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 105 kg (231.5 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.00 L (2.38 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 127.0 km/h (78.9 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.