The Yamaha MT-125 motorcycle dimensions for 2015-2024 is length 77 in (1,955 mm) to 77.2 in (1,960 mm), width 29.1 in (740 mm) to 31.5 in (800 mm), height 40.9 in (1,040 mm) to 41.9 in (1,065 mm), wheelbase 52.2 in (1,325 mm) to 53.3 in (1,355 mm), seat height 31.9 in (810 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).
Yamaha MT-125 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.9 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.3% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 23.6 in (600 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 15.6 sq ft (1.45 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.3%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 77 in (1,955 mm) | 82.1 in (2,085 mm) | 5.1 in below median |
| Width | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Height | 40.9 in (1,040 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 2.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 56.4 in (1,432 mm) | 3.1 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Yamaha MT-125 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 77 in (1,955 mm) | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 40.9 in (1,040 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2016 | 77 in (1,955 mm) | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 40.9 in (1,040 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2017 | 77 in (1,955 mm) | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 40.9 in (1,040 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2018 | 77 in (1,955 mm) | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 40.9 in (1,040 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2019 | 77 in (1,955 mm) | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 40.9 in (1,040 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2021 | 77.2 in (1,960 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2022 | 77.2 in (1,960 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 52.2 in (1,325 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2023 | 77.2 in (1,960 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 52.2 in (1,325 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Yamaha MT-125 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha MT-125 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.9 in (810 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha MT-125 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 53.3 in (1,355 mm), giving the Yamaha MT-125 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 3.1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha MT-125 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha MT-125 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 77 in (1,955 mm), making the Yamaha MT-125 very compact for its category. 5.1 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.6 sq ft (1.45 m²).
What do the Yamaha MT-125 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 29.1 in (740 mm) and representative height is 40.9 in (1,040 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha MT-125 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall width: increased from 29.1 in (740 mm) in 2015-2019 to 31.5 in (800 mm) in 2021-2023, a change of 2.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.