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2010Yamaha YZF-R 125

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The 2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 is a learner-friendly sportbike that delivers full-size supersport looks in a licence-legal package. Its liquid-cooled 124.7 cc single produces 17 hp through a six-speed gearbox, while the steel Deltabox frame and twin disc brakes give it genuine handling credentials. It remains best known for introducing new riders to the R-series experience.

Capacity
124.7 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
126.5 kg
Seat height
818 mm
Power
17.0 HP (12.7 kW)

What’s new for the 2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125

vs the 2009
Spec20092010
Power 14.8 HP (10.9 kW) @ 9000 RPM 17.0 HP (12.7 kW)
Other years 2009 2010

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 25Agility 82Comfort 45Off-road 10Touring 30Road manners 70
Off-road & trail10%
Cornering70%
City riding85%
Daily riding65%
Touring25%
Two-up25%
Track55%
Best for
Designed as a lightweight sport-styled commuter and learner bike rather than an outright performance machine.
Built for
A nimble, sharp-handling small sportbike that rewards revving the little single and flicking it through corners rather than relying on outright power.
Not ideal for
Not suitable for riders wanting real highway speed, long-distance touring comfort, or off-road capability.

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 818mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 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
124.7 ccm
Power
17.0 HP (12.7 kW)
Torque
12.2 Nm (1.2 kgf-m)
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1344 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
52.0 x 58.6 mm
Compression
11.2:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Ignition
TCI
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1355 mm
Overall length
2015 mm
Overall width
660 mm
Overall height
970 mm
Seat height
818 mm
Dry weight
126.5 kg
Wet weight
138.0 kg
Fuel capacity
13.80 litres
Ground clearance
155 mm
Oil capacity
1.20 litres
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Steel Deltabox
Front suspension
Telescopic forks
Rear suspension
Swingarm (monocross)
Front wheel travel
130 mm
Rear wheel travel
125 mm
Rake (fork angle)
24.2°
Trail
86 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
292 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
230 mm
Front tyre
100/80-M17
Rear tyre
130/70-M17
Other
Color options
Blue, black, red, white

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 20092010
Capacity 125 cc 125 cc
Dry weight 127 kg 127 kg
Seat height 818 mm 818 mm
Fuel capacity 13.8 L 13.8 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 YZF-R 125?

The 2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 has a Capacity of 124.7 ccm (7.61 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Yamaha YZF-R 125 have?

The 2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 has a Power of 17.0 HP (12.7 kW).

How many gears does the Yamaha YZF-R 125 have?

The 2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the Yamaha YZF-R 125?

The 2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 has a Torque of 12.2 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 9.0 ft.lbs).

How much does the Yamaha YZF-R 125 weigh?

The 2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 has a Dry weight of 126.5 kg (278.9 pounds).

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