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2019Yamaha YS125

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The 2019 Yamaha YS125 is a simple, economical 125cc commuter bike for learner riders. Its air-cooled 125cc four-stroke single makes 10.5 hp at 7,500 rpm and 10.8 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A 795 mm seat, 129 kg wet weight and 14-litre tank give it a long range.

Capacity
125.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Wet weight
129.0 kg
Seat height
795 mm
Power
10.5 HP (7.6 kW) @ 7500 RPM
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 18Agility 76Comfort 55Off-road 15Touring 30Road manners 70
Off-road & trail15%
Cornering55%
City riding88%
Daily riding82%
Touring30%
Two-up25%
Track10%
Best for
Built primarily for commuting and city riding rather than performance or long-distance travel.
Built for
A friendly, economical, and easy-going small-capacity bike that prioritizes practicality over excitement.
Not ideal for
Not suited 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 795mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2019 Yamaha YS125, with a moderate knee angle of around 115 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
125.0 ccm
Power
10.5 HP (7.6 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Torque
10.8 Nm (1.1 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.0814 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke
52.4 x 57.9 mm
Compression
10.0:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Ignition
TCI
Valves per cylinder
2
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1320 mm
Overall length
2005 mm
Overall width
735 mm
Overall height
1050 mm
Seat height
795 mm
Wet weight
129.0 kg
Fuel capacity
14.00 litres
Ground clearance
150 mm
Oil capacity
1.20 litres
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Steel, diamond shaped
Front suspension
Telescopic forks
Rear suspension
Swingarm
Front wheel travel
120 mm
Rear wheel travel
105 mm
Rake (fork angle)
26.0°
Trail
90 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
245 mm
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter
130 mm
Front tyre
2.75-18
Rear tyre
100/80-18
Other
Color options
White, red, black

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 2018201920202021
Capacity 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc
Seat height 795 mm 795 mm 795 mm 795 mm
Fuel capacity 14 L 14 L 14 L 14 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 YS125?

The 2019 Yamaha YS125 has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Yamaha YS125 have?

The 2019 Yamaha YS125 has a Power of 10.5 HP (7.6 kW) @ 7500 RPM.

How many gears does the Yamaha YS125 have?

The 2019 Yamaha YS125 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

What is the torque of the Yamaha YS125?

The 2019 Yamaha YS125 has a Torque of 10.8 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.

How much does the Yamaha YS125 weigh?

The 2019 Yamaha YS125 has a Wet weight of 129.0 kg (284.4 pounds).

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