2020
Yamaha MT125 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 692154 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | MT125 |
| Year | 2020 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Deltabox frame and aluminum swingarm |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Fronttyre | 100/80-M17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment |
| Reartyre | 140/70-M17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Trail | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
| Wheels | Y-spoke wheels |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 52.0 x 58.6 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
| Compression | 11.2:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 124.70 ccm (7.61 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.13 litres/100 km (46.9 km/l or 110.43 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 49.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Power | 15.00 HP (10.9 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 11.50 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Tech Black, Ice Fluo, Icon Blue |
|---|---|
| Instruments | LCD instrument panel |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 10.00 litres (2.64 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 1.20 litres (0.08 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,065 mm (41.9 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,960 mm (77.2 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Seatheight | 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 140.0 kg (308.6 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.
