Across 7 covered model years from 1974 to 1980, the Yamaha DT 125 E motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 227.1 lb (103 kg) to 262.4 lb (119 kg).
Yamaha DT 125 E weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha DT 125 E?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DT 125 E is lighter than about 58.1% of 68 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha DT 125 E weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 227.1 lb (103 kg) to 262.4 lb (119 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 123 cc |
| Power | 10 hp to 13 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 US gal (7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1974 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 3.81 hp / 100 lb to 5.17 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 19.33 lb / hp to 26.24 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.47 cc / lb to 0.54 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 184.6 lb / 100 cc to 213.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 5.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha DT 125 E weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha DT 125 E weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 227.1 lb (103 kg) to 262.4 lb (119 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha DT 125 E weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 42nd percentile for weight among 68 compatible Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha DT 125 E model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha DT 125 E?
A full tank works out to about 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) from the listed 1.85 US gal (7 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha DT 125 E weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 442.4 lb (200.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha DT 125 E strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 3.81 hp per 100 lb to 5.17 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 6th percentile within the compatible Yamaha enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Yamaha DT 125 E engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.47 cc per lb to 0.54 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha DT 125 E years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 227.1 lb (103 kg) (1974) up to 262.4 lb (119 kg) (1977-1980).
Is the Yamaha DT 125 E above or below the typical Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 11 lb (5 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 273.4 lb (124 kg) in this dataset.
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.