For the 2015 model year, the Yamaha MT-125 ABS motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 308.6 lb (140 kg) and a dry weight of 282.2 lb (128 kg).
Yamaha MT-125 ABS weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Yamaha MT-125 ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha MT-125 ABS is lighter than about 64% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 MT-125 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 308.6 lb (140 kg) |
| Dry weight | 282.2 lb (128 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124.7 cc |
| Torque | 9.1 lb-ft (12.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.04 US gal (11.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.9 lb (8.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.96 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.4 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 247.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 301.1 lb (136.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha MT-125 ABS weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha MT-125 ABS weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 308.6 lb (140 kg) for wet/running weight and 282.2 lb (128 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha MT-125 ABS heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 36th percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
How much does the Yamaha MT-125 ABS fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.04 US gal (11.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.9 lb (8.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha MT-125 ABS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 488.6 lb (221.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much heavier is the Yamaha MT-125 ABS with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 301.1 lb (136.6 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha MT-125 ABS dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 26.5 lb (12 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Yamaha MT-125 ABS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 2.96 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha MT-125 ABS have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.4 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha MT-125 ABS compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 66.4 lb (30.1 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle 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.