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1981Yamaha DT 125 MX

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The 1981 Yamaha DT 125 MX is a 123cc air-cooled two-stroke trail bike with reed-valve induction and Yamaha's Monocross single-shock rear suspension. It made 14 hp at 6,500 rpm through a six-speed gearbox, with drum brakes, an 855 mm seat and a 7-litre tank, and weighed 96 kg dry.

Capacity
123.0 ccm
Engine
Single, two-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
96.0 kg
Seat height
855 mm
Power
14.0 HP (10.3 kW) @ 6500 RPM
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At 855mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 1981 Yamaha DT 125 MX, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright 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
123.0 ccm
Power
14.0 HP (10.3 kW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque
15.2 Nm (1.5 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1458 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
56.0 x 50.0 mm
Compression
7.2:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1325 mm
Overall length
2080 mm
Overall width
885 mm
Overall height
1120 mm
Seat height
855 mm
Dry weight
96.0 kg
Fuel capacity
7.00 litres
Ground clearance
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Monocross
Front wheel travel
160 mm
Rear wheel travel
115 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Expanding brake
Rear brakes
Expanding brake
Other
Comments
Reed-valve induction

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Yamaha DT 125 MX?

The 1981 Yamaha DT 125 MX has a Capacity of 123.0 ccm (7.51 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Yamaha DT 125 MX have?

The 1981 Yamaha DT 125 MX has a Power of 14.0 HP (10.3 kW) @ 6500 RPM.

How many gears does the Yamaha DT 125 MX have?

The 1981 Yamaha DT 125 MX has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the Yamaha DT 125 MX?

The 1981 Yamaha DT 125 MX has a Torque of 15.2 Nm (1.5 kgf-m or 11.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.

How much does the Yamaha DT 125 MX weigh?

The 1981 Yamaha DT 125 MX has a Dry weight of 96.0 kg (211.6 pounds).

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