Across the 1982, 1983 and 1984 model years, the Yamaha DT 125 LC motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 238.1 lb (108 kg).
Yamaha DT 125 LC weight overview
This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground.
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How heavy is the Yamaha DT 125 LC?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha DT 125 LC is lighter than about 98.2% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes 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 DT 125 LC weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 238.1 lb (108 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 123 cc |
| Power | 16 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38 US gal (9 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.8 lb (6.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.72 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.88 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.52 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 193.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha DT 125 LC weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha DT 125 LC ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 238.1 lb (108 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha DT 125 LC heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 2nd weight percentile among 83 Yamaha sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha DT 125 LC weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1982-1984 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha DT 125 LC fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.38 US gal (9 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 14.8 lb (6.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha DT 125 LC with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 418.1 lb (189.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha DT 125 LC have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 6.72 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 21st percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Yamaha DT 125 LC total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.2% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Yamaha DT 125 LC engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.52 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha DT 125 LC from the median Yamaha sport bike weight?
The model sits about 175.9 lb (79.8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha sport bike weight used on this page.
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.