Yamaha MT125 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha MT125 motorcycle dimensions for 2020 is length 77.2 in (1,960 mm), width 31.5 in (800 mm), height 41.9 in (1,065 mm), wheelbase 53.3 in (1,355 mm), seat height 31.9 in (810 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).

Yamaha MT125 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
77.2 in (1,960 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
31.5 in (800 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
41.9 in (1,065 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
53.3 in (1,355 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
31.9 in (810 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length77.2 in (1,960 mm)
Observed category range: 51.4 in (1,306 mm) to 104.5 in (2,654 mm)
Width31.5 in (800 mm)
Observed category range: 20.9 in (530 mm) to 48.8 in (1,240 mm)
Height41.9 in (1,065 mm)
Observed category range: 30.5 in (775 mm) to 61.1 in (1,552 mm)
Wheelbase53.3 in (1,355 mm)
Observed category range: 36.4 in (925 mm) to 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Seat height31.9 in (810 mm)
Observed category range: 21.9 in (556 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm)
Clearance5.5 in (140 mm)
Observed category range: 3.5 in (90 mm) to 15.3 in (388 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.

Length29th percentile
This model
77.2 in (1,960 mm)
Category median
81.5 in (2,070 mm)
4.3 in below the category median from 240 comparable Yamaha models.
Width61st percentile
This model
31.5 in (800 mm)
Category median
30.5 in (775 mm)
1 in above the category median from 231 comparable Yamaha models.
Height17th percentile
This model
41.9 in (1,065 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
2.2 in below the category median from 224 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase44th percentile
This model
53.3 in (1,355 mm)
Category median
55.1 in (1,400 mm)
1.8 in below the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height68th percentile
This model
31.9 in (810 mm)
Category median
31.2 in (794 mm)
0.6 in above the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance38th percentile
This model
5.5 in (140 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 220 comparable Yamaha models.

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

69.1% 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 23.8 in (605 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 16.9 sq ft (1.57 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 77.2 in (1,960 mm) 81.5 in (2,070 mm) 4.3 in below median
Width 31.5 in (800 mm) 30.5 in (775 mm) 1 in above median
Height 41.9 in (1,065 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 2.2 in below median
Wheelbase 53.3 in (1,355 mm) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 1.8 in below median
Seat height 31.9 in (810 mm) 31.2 in (794 mm) 0.6 in above median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 0.2 in below median

Yamaha MT125 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2020 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)

Yamaha MT125 dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha MT125 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 MT125 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 53.3 in (1,355 mm), giving the Yamaha MT125 a wheelbase around the category middle. 1.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.1% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha MT125 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 MT125 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 77.2 in (1,960 mm), making the Yamaha MT125 shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 4.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16.9 sq ft (1.57 m²).

What do the Yamaha MT125 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 31.5 in (800 mm) and representative height is 41.9 in (1,065 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha MT125?

The main listed figures are overall length 77.2 in (1,960 mm), wheelbase 53.3 in (1,355 mm), seat height 31.9 in (810 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.