The Yamaha DT 125 motorcycle specifications include a 123 cc (7.51 cu in) engine, power of 13 hp (9.5 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 103 kg (227.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 1973 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha DT 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.
About 76% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 78% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 13th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 45% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 13th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 46% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 20th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
13 hp — more powerful than about 23% of Yamaha models with power data.
123 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Yamaha models.
103 kg — heavier than about 13% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 87%.
7 L — larger than about 20% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.75-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.25-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.126 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 126.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 105.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.12:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 123 cc (7.51 cu in) |
| Power | 13 hp (9.5 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 56.0 x 50 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Membrane |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 2.75-21 |
| Rear tire | 3.25-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 103 kg (227.1 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.00 L (1.85 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 105.0 km/h (65.2 mph) |
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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.