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2027Yamaha YZ125X

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The 2027 Yamaha YZ125X is a cross-country-oriented 2-stroke, adapting the motocross YZ125's 125cc reed-valve engine with off-road gearing and suspension for trail and cross-country racing. At 96.2kg wet weight with 300mm front and 315mm rear suspension travel, it's built for tight, technical terrain. Yamaha does not publish power/torque figures for this closed-course-oriented model.

Capacity
125.0 ccm
Engine
Single, two-stroke
Gearbox
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Wet weight
96.2 kg
Seat height
970 mm
Power
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What’s new for the 2027 Yamaha YZ125X

vs the 2026
Spec20262027
Power 15.0 HP (11.0 kW) not listed
Gearbox 6-speed not listed
Front suspension KYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable not listed
Rear suspension KYB® single shock; fully adjustable not listed
Front brakes Single disc. Hydraulic. 270mm disc
Rear brakes Single disc. Hydraulic. 240mm disc
Compression 10.2:1 not listed
Other years 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 40Agility 92Comfort 20Off-road 95Touring 5Road manners 10
Off-road & trail95%
Cornering55%
City riding5%
Daily riding5%
Touring5%
Two-up5%
Track35%
Best for
Cross-country and trail competition riding
Built for
Lightweight 2-stroke cross-country racer
Not ideal for
Beginner riders or road use

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 970mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2027 Yamaha YZ125X, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 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
125.0 ccm
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Cooling system
Liquid
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1455 mm
Seat height
970 mm
Wet weight
96.2 kg
Fuel capacity
6.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
Front wheel travel
300 mm
Rear wheel travel
315 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
270mm disc
Front brakes diameter
270 mm
Rear brakes
240mm disc
Rear brakes diameter
240 mm
Other
Comments
Reed-valve 2-stroke, cross-country-tuned adaptation of the motocross YZ125. Closed-course model - Yamaha does not publish official hp/torque.

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 20172020202220252027
Capacity 124 cc 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc
Seat height 975 mm 975 mm 975 mm 970 mm 970 mm
Fuel capacity 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 2027 Yamaha YZ125X has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).

How much does the Yamaha YZ125X weigh?

The 2027 Yamaha YZ125X has a Wet weight of 96.2 kg (212.1 pounds).

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