Yamaha ST 125 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha ST 125 motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, power of 36 hp (26.3 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 110 kg (242.5 lb).

Key specifications

1998Year released
125 ccDisplacement
36 hpPower
110 kgDry weight
10 LFuel tank

How the Yamaha ST 125 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.

Engine power36 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 32% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 47th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement125 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 77% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 25th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity10 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 23% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 35th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power47th

36 hp — more powerful than about 47% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement25th

125 cc — larger displacement than about 25% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity35th

10 L — larger than about 35% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 125 cc • Liquid cooled • 36 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.00-17 front / 2.00-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.00-17
Rear tire size 2.00-17
Estimated theoretical fuel range 125 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.327 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 327.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 288.0 hp/L

Model information

Year released 1998

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 125 cc (7.63 cu in)
Power 36 hp (26.3 kW)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. Mikuni
Fuel control Port control
Ignition electronic
Starter Kick
Lubrication Oil injection

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet plate

Chassis and suspension

Frame Steel deltabox
Front suspension Rwu forks
Rear suspension Monoshock

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Twin piston caliper
Rear brakes Single disc. Twin piston caliper
Front tire 2.00-17
Rear tire 2.00-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 110 kg (242.5 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 10.00 L (2.64 US gal)
Fuel consumption 8.00 L/100 km (12.5 km/l or 29.40 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 185.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Top speed 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.3273 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Purple/ silver
Exhaust system Single expansion chamber and muffler
Comments Made by Yamaha Thailand model code 4XC

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