The Yamaha YZ125 motorcycle dimensions for 2008-2025 is length 84.1 in (2,136 mm), width 32.5 in (826 mm) to 32.6 in (828 mm), height 51 in (1,295 mm) to 51.8 in (1,316 mm), wheelbase 56.8 in (1,443 mm) to 56.9 in (1,445 mm), seat height 38.4 in (975 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm), and the ground clearance is 14.4 in (366 mm) to 15.2 in (386 mm).
Yamaha YZ125 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 38.6 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 27.3 in (693 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19 sq ft (1.77 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
25.4%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 85.3 in (2,166 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Width | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Height | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 50.7 in (1,288 mm) | 0.3 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 58.1 in (1,476 mm) | 1.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 38.2 in (971 mm) | 0.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 14.4 in (366 mm) | 14 in (356 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
Yamaha YZ125 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.8 in (1,316 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 39.3 in (998 mm) | 15.2 in (386 mm) |
| 2009 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.8 in (1,316 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 39.3 in (998 mm) | 15.2 in (386 mm) |
| 2010 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.8 in (1,316 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 39.3 in (998 mm) | 15.2 in (386 mm) |
| 2011 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.8 in (1,316 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 39.3 in (998 mm) | 15.2 in (386 mm) |
| 2012 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | — | 51.8 in (1,316 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 39.3 in (998 mm) | 15.2 in (386 mm) |
| 2013 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.8 in (1,316 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 39.3 in (998 mm) | 15.2 in (386 mm) |
| 2014 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.8 in (1,316 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 39.3 in (998 mm) | 15.2 in (386 mm) |
| 2015 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 38.4 in (975 mm) | 14.4 in (366 mm) |
| 2016 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 38.4 in (975 mm) | 14.4 in (366 mm) |
| 2017 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 38.4 in (975 mm) | 14.4 in (366 mm) |
| 2018 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 38.4 in (975 mm) | 14.4 in (366 mm) |
| 2019 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 38.4 in (975 mm) | 14.4 in (366 mm) |
| 2020 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 38.4 in (975 mm) | 14.4 in (366 mm) |
| 2021 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 56.8 in (1,443 mm) | 38.4 in (975 mm) | 14.4 in (366 mm) |
| 2022 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 14.4 in (366 mm) |
| 2023 | 84.1 in (2,136 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 14.4 in (366 mm) |
Yamaha YZ125 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZ125 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 38.6 in (980 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.3 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZ125 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.8 in (1,443 mm), giving the Yamaha YZ125 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZ125 have?
The representative ground clearance is 14.4 in (366 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.4 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZ125 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 84.1 in (2,136 mm), making the Yamaha YZ125 shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 1.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19 sq ft (1.77 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZ125 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.6 in (828 mm) and representative height is 51 in (1,295 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha YZ125 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 39.3 in (998 mm) in 2008-2014 to 38.4 in (975 mm) in 2015-2021, a change of 0.9 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.