Yamaha MT-125: review, history, specs
Class: naked
Production: 2014+
Related: Yamaha YZF-R125
| Models | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha MT-125
2014-2019 (Europe) |
Yamaha MT-125
2020-2024 (Europe, Japan) |
Yamaha MT-125
2025+ (Europe, Japan) |
Yamaha MT-125 (2020+):
- New LCD dashboard
- LED headlight
- Assist & Slipper clutch
- New engine with VVA (Variable Valve Actuation)
- 140 mm rear tire
Yamaha MT-125 (2025+):
- 5' colour TFT-display
- Smartphone Connectivity
- TCS - Traction Control System
History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2014 | Europe | Name: Yamaha MT-125; Yamaha MT-125A (ABS) |
| 2015 | Europe | Name: Yamaha MT-125; Yamaha MT-125A (ABS)
Code: 5D7C, 5D7L; 5D7D, 5D7M |
| 2016 | Europe | Name: Yamaha MT-125; Yamaha MT-125A (ABS)
Code: BR31, BR33; BR32, BR34 |
| 2017 | Europe | Name: Yamaha MT-125 (ABS)
Code: BR35 |
| 2018 | Europe | Name: Yamaha MT-125 (ABS)
Code: BR36 |
| 2019 | Europe | Name: Yamaha MT-125 (ABS)
Code: BR37 |
| 2020 | Europe | Name: Yamaha MT-125 (ABS)
Code: B6G1 |
| 2021 | Europe | Name: Yamaha MT-125 (ABS) |
| 2022 | Europe | Name: Yamaha MT-125 (ABS) |
| 2023 | Europe | Name: Yamaha MT-125 (ABS) |
| 2024 | Europe, Japan | Name: Yamaha MT-125 (ABS) |
| 2025 | Europe, Japan | Name: Yamaha MT-125 |
Specifications
Yamaha MT-125: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 1950 mm / 76,8 in
1960 mm / 77,1 in - MT-125 (2020+) |
| Overall width | 745 mm / 29,3 in
800 mm / 31,5 in - MT-125 (2020+) | |
| Overall height | 1025 mm / 40,4 in
1065 mm / 41,9 in - MT-125 (2020+) | |
| Seat height | 810 mm / 31,9 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1350 mm / 55,1 in
1325 mm / 52,1 in - MT-125 (2020+) | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,5 in
160 mm / 6,3 in - 2025+ | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 138 kg / 304 lbs – MT-125
140 kg / 309 lbs – MT-125A (ABS) 142 kg / 313 lbs – 2025+ | |
| FRAME | Type | Deltabox (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Inverted telescopic fork 41 mm, 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 114 mm / 4,5 in
Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 110 mm / 4,3 in - 2025+ | |
| Front tire size | 100/80-17 M/C (52H) | |
| Rear tire size | 130/70-17 M/C (62H)
140/70-17 M/C (66S) - MT-125 (2020+) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 292 mm, 4-piston radial caliper (MT-125A - ABS) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 230 mm, 1-piston caliper (MT-125A - ABS)
Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS) - MT-125 (2020+) | |
| Fuel capacity | 11,5 l / 3,04 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l)
10,0 l / 2,64 US gal - MT-125 (2020+) | |
| Trail | 89 mm / 3,5 in
95 mm / 3,7 in - MT-125 (2020+) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 2,13 l / 100 km (110,4 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Single cylinder | |
| Bore & Stroke | 52,0 x 58,6 mm | |
| Displacement | 124 cm³ (7,56 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves
VVA (Variable Valve Actuation) - MT-125 (2020+) | |
| Max. power | 15,0 hp (11,0 kW) / 9000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 12,4 Nm (1,2 kgf*m) / 8000 rpm
11,5 Nm (1,2 kgf*m) / 8000 rpm - MT-125 (2020+) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 13,2 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h (81 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Fuel injection, 1x |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Assist & Slipper clutch - MT-125 (2020+) |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 3.042 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.875 1.364 1.143 0.957 0.840 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | TCI (digital) |
| Alternator | A.C. Magneto | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-5.5Ah | |
Images
Yamaha MT-125: images, gallery.
Videos
Yamaha MT-125: video.
Manuals
Yamaha MT-125: manuals, parts, microfiches.











