Across 15 covered model years from 2009 to 2024, the Yamaha Zuma 125 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 207 lb (93.9 kg) to 577.6 lb (262 kg) and dry weights ranging from 266.8 lb (121 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Zuma 125 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Zuma 125?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Zuma 125 is heavier than about 51.2% of 129 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 Zuma 125 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 207 lb (93.9 kg) to 577.6 lb (262 kg) |
| Dry weight | 266.8 lb (121 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 125 cc |
| Power | 9 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 1.6 US gal (6.05 L) to 1.7 US gal (6.43 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) to 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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 | 3.19 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 31.33 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.22 cc / lb to 0.6 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 165.6 lb / 100 cc to 462.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 1.8% to 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 276.7 lb (125.5 kg) to 277.3 lb (125.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Zuma 125 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Zuma 125 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 years, listed wet/running weight is 207 lb (93.9 kg) to 577.6 lb (262 kg) and listed dry weight is 266.8 lb (121 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Yamaha Zuma 125 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha scooters?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 51st percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha Zuma 125 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2009, 2024.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Zuma 125?
Based on the supplied 1.6 US gal (6.05 L) to 1.7 US gal (6.43 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) to 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha Zuma 125 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 449 lb (203.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha Zuma 125 power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 3.19 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 29th percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Yamaha Zuma 125 after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 276.7 lb (125.5 kg) to 277.3 lb (125.8 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
How large is the Yamaha Zuma 125 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.22 cc per lb to 0.6 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha Zuma 125 years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2010-2011 is the lightest at 207 lb (93.9 kg), while 2017-2018 is the heaviest at 577.6 lb (262 kg).
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.