Across the 1982 and 1983 model years, the Yamaha RD 125 LC motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 253.5 lb (115 kg).
Yamaha RD 125 LC weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha RD 125 LC?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha RD 125 LC is lighter than about 99.3% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes 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 RD 125 LC weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1982, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 253.5 lb (115 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 123 cc |
| Power | 17 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.71 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.91 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 206.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha RD 125 LC weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha RD 125 LC weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 253.5 lb (115 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha RD 125 LC weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 99.3% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Yamaha RD 125 LC model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1982-1983 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha RD 125 LC?
A full tank works out to about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) from the listed 3.43 US gal (13 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha RD 125 LC weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 433.5 lb (196.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha RD 125 LC strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 6.71 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 25th percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Yamaha RD 125 LC engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.49 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha RD 125 LC above or below the typical Yamaha naked bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 165.3 lb (75 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha naked bike weight of 418.9 lb (190 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha RD 125 LC easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
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.