2020
Yamaha BWS 125 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 194142 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | BWS 125 |
| Year | 2020 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork 33mm |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-12 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 78 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Adjustable dual shock unit swingarm |
| Reartyre | 130/70-12 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 81 mm (3.2 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 52.4 x 57.9 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 125.00 ccm (7.63 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | V-belt Spur gear |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Mikuni 24mm throttle body fuel injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | TCI Electric Start |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Torque | 10.00 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Matte Black, Dark Blue |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 6.50 litres (1.72 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,125 mm (44.3 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,910 mm (75.2 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 765 mm (30.1 inches) |
| Seatheight | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 119.0 kg (262.4 pounds) |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.
