1981MZ TS 125
20 fields on record
The 1981 MZ TS 125 is a road bike powered by a 123cc air-cooled two-stroke single making 9.9 hp. It has 12.3 Nm of torque, a 4-speed gearbox and a 12.5-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 123.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- Not on record
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Know it? Add it → - Power
- 9.9 HP (7.4 kW) @ 6300 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Naked bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A naked bike from MZ, built around a 123cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The MZ TS 125 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 81.2% of the time, 4.5 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 32% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MZ TS 125 | 32 Below average | 255 |
| 2 | Yamaha RD 125 LC | 24 Below average | 1,078 |
| 3 | Yamaha RS 100 | 22 Below average | 223 |
| 4 | Honda CB 100 N | 15 Poor | 712 |
| 5 | Honda CB 125 T 2 | 12 Poor | 1,668 |
| 6 | Yamaha RS 125 | 10 Poor | 116 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 123.0 ccm
- Power
- 9.9 HP (7.4 kW) @ 6300 RPM
- Torque
- 12.3 Nm (1.3 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Bore x stroke
- 52.0 x 58.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Front brakes diameter
- 160 mm
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Front tyre
- 2.75-18
- Rear tyre
- 3.00-18
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 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 123 cc | 123 cc | 123 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 12.5 L | 12.5 L | 12.5 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the MZ TS 125?
The 1981 MZ TS 125 has a Capacity of 123.0 ccm (7.51 cubic inches).
What engine power does the MZ TS 125 have?
The 1981 MZ TS 125 has a Power of 9.9 HP (7.4 kW) @ 6300 RPM.
How many gears does the MZ TS 125 have?
The 1981 MZ TS 125 has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
What is the torque of the MZ TS 125?
The 1981 MZ TS 125 has a Torque of 12.3 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.1 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
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