Yamaha R125 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha R125 motorcycle specifications include a 124.7 cc (7.61 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 144 kg (317.5 lb).

Key specifications

2021-2023Model years
125 ccDisplacement
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
144 kgWet weight
825 mmSeat height
1,355 mmWheelbase
155 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
202352.0 x 58.7 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches)
Displacement
2023125 cc (7.63 cu in)
Frame
20222023Steel deltabox, aluminum swingarm
Front suspension
2023KYB Upside-down telescopic fork, 41 mm
Front tire
20222023110/80-17
Rear suspension
2023Swingarm, link-type
Rear tire
20222023140/70-17
Wheelbase
20231,325 mm (52.2 inches)
Clutch
2022Wet, multiple-disc coil spring assist and slipper clutch
2023Wet, multiple-disc
Engine oil capacity
202220231.20 L (1.27 US qt)
Ground clearance
2023160 mm (6.3 inches)
Oil capacity
202220231.20 L (1.27 US qt)
Overall height
20231,145 mm (45.1 inches)
Overall length
20231,990 mm (78.3 inches)
Overall width
2023715 mm (28.1 inches)
Rake
202326.0°
Rear wheel travel
2023110 mm (4.3 inches)
Seat height
2023820 mm (32.3 inches)
Trail
202395 mm (3.7 inches)

How the Yamaha R125 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.

Displacement125 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 77% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 20th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight144 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 23% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 34th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height825 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 74th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length1,955 mm
This bike

1,955

Yamaha avg

2,082

6% below average.

Overall width680 mm
This bike

680

Yamaha avg

823

17% below average.

Overall height1,065 mm
This bike

1,065

Yamaha avg

1,172

9% below average.

Wheelbase1,355 mm
This bike

1,355

Yamaha avg

1,416

4% below average.

Seat height825 mm
This bike

825

Yamaha avg

793

4% above average.

Ground clearance155 mm
This bike

155

Yamaha avg

181

14% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 125 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,355 mmSeat 825 mmClearance 155 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110/80-M17 front / 140/70-M17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/80-M17
Rear tire size 140/70-M17
Engine oil capacity 1.50 L (1.59 US qt)
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89:1 (Undersquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 124.7 cc (7.61 cu in)
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 1.50 L (1.59 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Assist and slipper clutch

Chassis and suspension

Frame Steel deltabox frame and aluminum swingarm
Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork, 41 mm
Rear suspension Swingarm, link
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 114 mm (4.5 inches)
Rake 25.0°
Trail 89 mm (3.5 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 110/80-M17
Rear tire 140/70-M17
Wheels Y-spoke wheels

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 144 kg (317.5 lb)
Seat height 825 mm (32.5 inches)
Overall length 1,955 mm (77.0 inches)
Overall width 680 mm (26.8 inches)
Overall height 1,065 mm (41.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,355 mm (53.3 inches)
Ground clearance 155 mm (6.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel consumption 2.10 L/100 km (47.6 km/l or 112.01 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 48.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Euro 5

Electrical and instruments

Lights LED headlight

Other specifications

Color options Icon Blue, Tech Black

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.