Across the 2018, 2019 and 2020 model years, the Yamaha BWS 125 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 262.4 lb (119 kg).
Yamaha BWS 125 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha BWS 125?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha BWS 125 is lighter than about 53.5% of 129 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha BWS 125 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 262.4 lb (119 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 125 cc |
| Torque | 7.4 lb-ft (10 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.72 US gal (6.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 10.7 lb (4.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.81 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.48 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 209.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha BWS 125 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha BWS 125 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 262.4 lb (119 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha BWS 125 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha scooters?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 47th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha BWS 125 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha BWS 125?
Based on the supplied 1.72 US gal (6.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 10.7 lb (4.8 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha BWS 125 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 442.4 lb (200.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha BWS 125 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.81 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Yamaha BWS 125 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.48 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha BWS 125 compare with the median Yamaha scooter weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha scooter weight of 266.8 lb (121 kg), the model is roughly 4.4 lb (2 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha BWS 125 weight most?
The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.