Motocross Bikes
2019Yamaha YZ125X
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The 2019 Yamaha YZ125X is a two-stroke cross-country racer based on Yamaha's YZ125 motocrosser. Its liquid-cooled 124cc single drives a six-speed gearbox and chain. A tall 975 mm seat, 93.5 kg wet weight and 8-litre tank suit off-road racing.
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 93.5 kg
- Seat height
- 975 mm
- Power
- 15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a cross-country/off-road competition machine, essentially a trail-tuned YZ125 motocrosser with wider-ratio gearing and off-road suspension settings.
- Built for
- Raw, high-strung, and reward-driven, this bike delivers sharp, punchy 2-stroke power and razor-sharp agility for riders who like to work the bike hard.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders seeking comfort, highway capability, passenger accommodation, or a low-maintenance, easy-going ride.
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
- 15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1604 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 54.0 x 54.5 mm
- Compression
- 7.1:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Premix
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1443 mm
- Overall length
- 2141 mm
- Overall width
- 825 mm
- Overall height
- 1285 mm
- Seat height
- 975 mm
- Wet weight
- 93.5 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 8.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 351 mm
- Oil capacity
- 0.70 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Semi-double cradle aluminium frame
- Front suspension
- Speed-sensitive system inverted fork
- Rear suspension
- Fully adjustable single shock
- Front wheel travel
- 300 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 315 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.0°
- Trail
- 109 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic.
- Front brakes diameter
- 270 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21
- Rear tyre
- 100/90-18
Other
- Color options
- Blue/White
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 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2025 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 124 cc | 124 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Seat height | 975 mm | 975 mm | 975 mm | 975 mm | 970 mm | 970 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 8 L | 8 L | 8 L | 8 L | 6.8 L | 6.8 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 YZ125X?
The 2019 Yamaha YZ125X has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha YZ125X have?
The 2019 Yamaha YZ125X has a Power of 15.0 HP (11.0 kW).
How many gears does the Yamaha YZ125X have?
The 2019 Yamaha YZ125X has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Yamaha YZ125X weigh?
The 2019 Yamaha YZ125X has a Wet weight of 93.5 kg (206.1 pounds).
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