Across the 2011 and 2012 model years, the Yamaha Raptor 125 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 298.9 lb (135.6 kg).
Yamaha Raptor 125 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Raptor 125?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Raptor 125 is lighter than about 97.6% of 62 Yamaha ATVs with compatible weight data.
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 Raptor 125 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 298.9 lb (135.6 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.41 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 241.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Raptor 125 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Raptor 125 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 298.9 lb (135.6 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha Raptor 125 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha ATVs?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 2nd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha Raptor 125 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Raptor 125?
Based on the supplied 2.4 US gal (9.08 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 14.9 lb (6.8 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha Raptor 125 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 478.9 lb (217.2 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How many cc does the Yamaha Raptor 125 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.41 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha Raptor 125 compare with the median Yamaha ATV weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha ATV weight of 642.5 lb (291.4 kg), the model is roughly 343.6 lb (155.8 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha Raptor 125 weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.