Yamaha TZ 125 Weight (157lb)

Quick answer

For the 2002 model year, the Yamaha TZ 125 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 157 lb (71.2 kg).

Dry weight157 lb (71.2 kg)
Power / 100 lb28.03 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2002

Yamaha TZ 125 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This sits at the very light end of motorcycle mass, which is especially useful when the bike has to be moved around by hand or held on uneven ground. 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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha TZ 125?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha TZ 125 is lighter than about 95.8% of 12 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
157 lb (71.2 kg)
12 Yamaha sport bikesMedian: 327.4 lb (148.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight157 lb (71.2 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider307 lb (139.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 51.1% of total mass
180 lb rider337 lb (152.8 kg)bike + rider • bike is 46.6% of total mass
210 lb rider367 lb (166.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 42.8% of total mass

Yamaha TZ 125 weight & related specs

Model years covered 2002
Dry weight 157 lb (71.2 kg)
Engine displacement 124 cc
Power 44 hp
Torque 18.4 lb-ft (25 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 28.03 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 3.57 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 11.75 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.79 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 126.6 lb / 100 cc

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha TZ 125 is lighter than about 95.8% of 12 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 28.03 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Yamaha TZ 125 weight FAQ

How heavy is the Yamaha TZ 125?

Listed dry weight is 157 lb (71.2 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 TZ 125 heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?

It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 4th weight percentile among 12 Yamaha sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.

How heavy is the Yamaha TZ 125 with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 337 lb (152.8 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Yamaha TZ 125 have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 28.03 hp per 100 lb.

Can I treat the Yamaha TZ 125 dry weight as curb weight?

No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.

How much torque does the Yamaha TZ 125 have per 100 lb?

The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.75 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.

What is the Yamaha TZ 125 displacement per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.79 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

What is the Yamaha TZ 125 weight difference versus the category median?

The model sits about 170.4 lb (77.3 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha sport bike weight used on this page.

Will the Yamaha TZ 125 feel heavy at low speed?

Its low mass should make hand-moving and parking easier than on most full-size road motorcycles. Seat height and center of mass can still change how manageable it feels.

Official information note

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.