The Yamaha RD 125 DX motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 117 kg (257.9 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Yamaha RD 125 DX 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 77% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 25th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 37% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 19th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 12% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 40th 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.
125 cc — larger displacement than about 25% of Yamaha models.
117 kg — heavier than about 19% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 81%.
11.5 L — larger than about 40% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.75-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.00-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 125 cc (7.63 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 43.0 x 43 mm (1.7 x 1.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Membrane |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 2.75-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 117 kg (257.9 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.50 L (3.04 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 127.0 km/h (78.9 mph) |
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