Across 5 covered model years from 2000 to 2004, the Yamaha TW 125 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg).
Yamaha TW 125 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha TW 125?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha TW 125 is heavier than about 68.8% of 24 Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha TW 125 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 260.1 lb (118 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 124 cc to 125 cc |
| Power | 11.8 hp to 12 hp |
| Torque | 7.2 lb-ft (9.7 Nm) to 7.4 lb-ft (10 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 US gal (7 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2000 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 4.54 hp / 100 lb to 4.61 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 21.68 lb / hp to 22.05 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 2.75 lb-ft / 100 lb to 2.84 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.48 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 208.1 lb / 100 cc to 209.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 271.6 lb (123.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TW 125 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha TW 125?
Listed dry weight is 260.1 lb (118 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha TW 125 heavy compared with other Yamaha enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 69th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha TW 125 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2000-2004 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha TW 125 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 1.85 US gal (7 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 11.5 lb (5.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha TW 125 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 440.1 lb (199.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha TW 125 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 4.54 hp per 100 lb to 4.61 hp per 100 lb.
Can I treat the Yamaha TW 125 dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 271.6 lb (123.2 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What is the Yamaha TW 125 full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 271.6 lb (123.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha TW 125 total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4.4% of the motorcycle’s weight.
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.