Enduro Bikes

2001Yamaha DT 125 R

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The 2001 Yamaha DT 125 R is a lightweight enduro designed for novice off-road riders and urban commuters seeking versatility. Its nimble two-stroke engine and composed suspension geometry make it equally at home on dirt trails and city streets. Best known for reliability and ease of handling, it remains a popular entry-level dual-sport machine.

Capacity: 125.0 ccm
Engine: Single, two-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 116.0 kg
Seat height: 890 mm
Power: 14.0 HP (10.3 kW) @ 7000 RPM

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What’s new for the 2001 Yamaha DT 125 R

vs the 2000

Spec	2000	2001
Power	13.0 HP (9.6 kW)	14.0 HP (10.3 kW) @ 7000 RPM
Torque	13.0 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.6 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM	14.2 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.5 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Top speed	—	103.0 km/h (64.0 mph)
Dry weight	109.0 kg (240.3 pounds)	116.0 kg (255.7 pounds)

Other years 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail92%

Cornering55%

City riding45%

Daily riding35%

Touring20%

Two-up15%

Track20%

Best for: Built as a lightweight, nimble enduro for trail riding, green lanes, and playful off-road exploration rather than outright speed or long-distance travel.
Built for: A buzzy, high-strung two-stroke single that feels most alive when revved hard, delivering an eager, flickable, go-kart-like personality rather than sustained highway pull.
Not ideal for: Not a good match for riders wanting a comfortable long-distance tourer, a passenger-friendly bike, or strong stability and outright speed on paved roads.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 890mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2001 Yamaha DT 125 R, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 125.0 ccm
Power: 14.0 HP (10.3 kW) @ 7000 RPM
Torque: 14.2 Nm (1.4 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
Engine type: Single, two-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1207 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 56.0 x 50.7 mm
Compression: 6.7:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Performance

Top speed: 103.0 km/h (64.0 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1415 mm
Overall length: 2170 mm
Overall width: 830 mm
Overall height: 1255 mm
Seat height: 890 mm
Dry weight: 116.0 kg
Wet weight: 119.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 10.00 litres
Ground clearance: 315 mm

Chassis & suspension

Front wheel travel: 270 mm
Rear wheel travel: 260 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 230 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 2.75-21
Rear tyre: 4.10-18

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1991	1994	1997	1999	2001	2002
Capacity	125 cc	125 cc	125 cc	125 cc	125 cc	124 cc
Dry weight	109 kg	109 kg	109 kg	109 kg	116 kg	116 kg
Seat height	900 mm	900 mm	900 mm	900 mm	890 mm	885 mm
Fuel capacity	10 L	10 L	10 L	10 L	10 L	10 L