2026Yamaha Zuma 125

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The 2026 Yamaha Zuma 125 is a nimble automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seeking affordable, practical transportation. Its liquid-cooled 125cc engine delivers reliable fuel-efficient performance, while the low 30.9-inch seat height and compact wheelbase make it exceptionally easy to handle in tight city environments. Known for dependable V-Belt automatic transmission and lightweight construction, the Zuma excels as an accessible, no-fuss daily rider.

Capacity: 125.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 121.0 kg
Seat height: 785 mm
Power: 8.6 HP (6.3 kW)

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What’s new for the 2026 Yamaha Zuma 125

vs the 2025

Spec	2025	2026
Wheelbase	1324 mm (52.1 inches)	1341 mm (52.8 inches)

Other years 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail35%

Cornering55%

City riding90%

Daily riding80%

Touring20%

Two-up35%

Track10%

Best for: Built primarily as a lightweight urban commuter scooter with a rugged, fun styling twist rather than a performance or adventure machine.
Built for: Playful, retro-styled, and nimble, with automatic transmission convenience that emphasizes ease of use over outright speed or power.
Not ideal for: Not suited for highway touring, high-speed travel, or serious off-road riding despite its faux-adventure aesthetic.

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

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At 785mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2026 Yamaha Zuma 125, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward 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: 8.6 HP (6.3 kW)
Torque: 11.2 Nm (1.1 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.0711 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 52.0 x 58.7 mm
Compression: 11.2:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCI (Transitor Controlled Ignition)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

Transmission type: Automatic
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Dry centrifugal automatic clutch

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1341 mm
Overall length: 1910 mm
Overall width: 759 mm
Overall height: 1151 mm
Seat height: 785 mm
Dry weight: 121.0 kg
Wet weight: 127.9 kg
Fuel capacity: 6.10 litres
Ground clearance: 124 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Large-gauge steel tube
Front suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear suspension: Dual shocks
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°
Trail: 94 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Double-piston caliper"‹. Hydraulic.
Front brakes diameter: 245 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakes diameter: 200 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-12
Rear tyre: 130/70-12

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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	2009	2013	2018	2022	2026
Capacity	125 cc	125 cc	125 cc	125 cc	125 cc
Dry weight	—	121 kg	119 kg	121 kg	121 kg
Seat height	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	785 mm
Fuel capacity	6.1 L	6.1 L	6.4 L	6.4 L	6.1 L