Supermotos
2008Yamaha XT125X
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The 2008 Yamaha XT125X is a lightweight supermoto designed for novice riders and urban commuters seeking an agile, manageable machine. Its compact 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers modest power ideal for learning fundamental riding skills. Best known for its nimble handling and low seat height, the XT125X excels in tight city environments and off-road exploration.
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 106.0 kg
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Power
- 9.8 HP (7.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM
What’s new for the 2008 Yamaha XT125X
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork | Hydraulic telescopic forks |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for light, nimble urban commuting and playful low-speed cornering rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- A small, sprightly single-cylinder machine that rewards flickable handling over raw speed.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the bike 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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- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Power
- 9.8 HP (7.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 9.5 Nm (1.0 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0925 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 54.0 x 54.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multiple disc
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1335 mm
- Overall length
- 2110 mm
- Overall width
- 860 mm
- Overall height
- 1130 mm
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Dry weight
- 106.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 120.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 10.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 190 mm
- Oil capacity
- 1.20 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Monocross
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Trail
- 78 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-17
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 124 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc |
| Dry weight | 106 kg | 106 kg | 106 kg | 106 kg |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 860 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 10 L | 10 L | 10 L | 9 L |
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 Yamaha XT125X?
The 2008 Yamaha XT125X has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha XT125X have?
The 2008 Yamaha XT125X has a Power of 9.8 HP (7.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha XT125X have?
The 2008 Yamaha XT125X has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha XT125X?
The 2008 Yamaha XT125X has a Torque of 9.5 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.0 ft.lbs).
How much does the Yamaha XT125X weigh?
The 2008 Yamaha XT125X has a Dry weight of 106.0 kg (233.7 pounds).
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