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2008Yamaha XT125X

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The 2008 Yamaha XT125X is a lightweight supermoto designed for novice riders and urban commuters seeking an agile, manageable machine. Its compact 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers modest power ideal for learning fundamental riding skills. Best known for its nimble handling and low seat height, the XT125X excels in tight city environments and off-road exploration.

Capacity
124.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Dry weight
106.0 kg
Seat height
830 mm
Power
9.8 HP (7.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM
Other years 2008 2009

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 19Agility 87Comfort 45Off-road 25Touring 20Road manners 60
Off-road & trail25%
Cornering75%
City riding85%
Daily riding65%
Touring20%
Two-up20%
Track25%
Best for
Built for light, nimble urban commuting and playful low-speed cornering rather than outright performance.
Built for
A small, sprightly single-cylinder machine that rewards flickable handling over raw speed.
Not ideal for
This is not the bike for highway touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or riders seeking strong acceleration.

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

Will it fit you?

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At 830mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2008 Yamaha XT125X, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning 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
124.0 ccm
Power
9.8 HP (7.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM
Torque
9.5 Nm (1.0 kgf-m)
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.0925 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
54.0 x 54.0 mm
Compression
10.0:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric
Ignition
CDI
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet, multiple disc
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1335 mm
Overall length
2110 mm
Overall width
860 mm
Overall height
1130 mm
Seat height
830 mm
Dry weight
106.0 kg
Wet weight
120.0 kg
Fuel capacity
10.00 litres
Ground clearance
190 mm
Oil capacity
1.20 litres
Chassis & suspension
Frame
-
Front suspension
Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear suspension
Monocross
Front wheel travel
130 mm
Rear wheel travel
120 mm
Trail
78 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
260 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
220 mm
Front tyre
100/80-17
Rear tyre
130/70-17

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 20082009
Capacity 124 cc 124 cc
Dry weight 106 kg 106 kg
Seat height 830 mm 860 mm
Fuel capacity 10 L 9 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Yamaha XT125X?

The 2008 Yamaha XT125X has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Yamaha XT125X have?

The 2008 Yamaha XT125X has a Power of 9.8 HP (7.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM.

How many gears does the Yamaha XT125X have?

The 2008 Yamaha XT125X has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

What is the torque of the Yamaha XT125X?

The 2008 Yamaha XT125X has a Torque of 9.5 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.0 ft.lbs).

How much does the Yamaha XT125X weigh?

The 2008 Yamaha XT125X has a Dry weight of 106.0 kg (233.7 pounds).

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