The Yamaha MT125 motorcycle specifications include a 124.7 cc (7.61 cu in) engine, power of 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 140 kg (308.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha MT125 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 72% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 28th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 77% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 20th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 25% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 66th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 23% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 35th 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.
15 hp — more powerful than about 28% of Yamaha models with power data.
125 cc — larger displacement than about 20% of Yamaha models.
140 kg — heavier than about 33% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 67%.
810 mm — taller than about 66% of Yamaha models.
10 L — larger than about 35% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
1,960
2,082
6% below average.
800
823
Close to average.
1,065
1,172
9% below average.
1,355
1,416
4% below average.
810
793
Close to average.
140
181
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/80-M17 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/70-M17 |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.20 L (1.27 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 469 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.107 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 107.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 120.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.89:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2020 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 124.7 cc (7.61 cu in) |
| Power | 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 52.0 x 58.6 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 1.20 L (1.27 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Deltabox frame and aluminum swingarm |
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| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension | Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Trail | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire | 100/80-M17 |
| Rear tire | 140/70-M17 |
| Wheels | Y-spoke wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 140 kg (308.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,960 mm (77.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,065 mm (41.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,355 mm (53.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.00 L (2.64 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 2.13 L/100 km (46.9 km/l or 110.43 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 49.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | LCD instrument panel |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Tech Black, Ice Fluo, Icon Blue |
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