Yamaha WR 125X
- Production years
- 2009–2017
- Brand
- Yamaha
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Selected year: 2017
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 124.7 cm³
- Power
- 15 hp (11 kW) at 9,000 rpm
- Wet weight
- 137 kg
- Seat height
- 920 mm
Overview
The Yamaha WR 125X is a supermoto produced from 2009 to 2017. The 2017 model uses a 124.7 cm³, liquid-cooled, four-stroke single producing 15 hp (11 kW) and 12.2 Nm of torque at 8,000 RPM; wet weight is 137.0 kg.
Its 920 mm seat puts the rider high, while 255 mm of ground clearance and 210 mm front and 230 mm rear suspension travel suit uneven surfaces. The 8.50-liter fuel tank carries a limited amount of fuel, and the chain final drive needs cleaning and adjustment. Fuel injection and electric starting make starting and fueling straightforward.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 52.0 x 58.6 mm
- Engine capacity
- 124.7 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 11.2:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCI
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
- Oil capacity
- 1.2 L
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 15 hp (11 kW) at 9,000 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.1181 HP/kg (dry)
- Torque
- 12.2 Nm at 8,000 rpm
- Clutch
- Wet, multipate
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight
- 127 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 8.5 L
- Ground clearance
- 255 mm
- Overall height
- 1,165 mm
- Overall length
- 2,095 mm
- Overall width
- 835 mm
- Seat height
- 920 mm
- Wet weight
- 137 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,430 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Steel double cradle
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Front wheel travel
- 210 mm
- Rake
- 25.5°
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm, link suspension, monoshock
- Rear wheel travel
- 230 mm
- Trail
- 76 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 298 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Sports White, Yamaha Black
Model years
2016
Power: 15 hp (11 kW) → 15 hp (11 kW)
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 124.7 cm³ | 124.7 cm³ | 124.7 cm³ | 124.7 cm³ | 124.7 cm³ | 124.7 cm³ |
| Power | 15 hp (11 kW) | 15 hp (11 kW) | 15 hp (11 kW) | 15 hp (11 kW) | 15 hp (11 kW) | 15 hp (11 kW) |
| Torque | 12.2 Nm | 12.2 Nm | 12.2 Nm | 12.2 Nm | 12.2 Nm | 12.2 Nm |
| Wet weight | 137 kg | 137 kg | 137 kg | 137 kg | 137 kg | 137 kg |
| Seat height | 920 mm | 920 mm | 920 mm | 920 mm | 920 mm | 920 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 8.5 L | 8.5 L | 8.5 L | 8.5 L | 8.5 L | 8.5 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Room for rough surfaces
The 255 mm ground clearance and long suspension travel help the bike deal with uneven ground.
Fuel injection and electric start
Fuel injection and electric starting make everyday starting and fueling convenient.
Things to consider
Tall seat
At 920 mm, the seat can make it difficult for shorter riders to reach the ground securely.
Small fuel tank
The 8.50-liter tank means carrying less fuel between stops.
Chain maintenance
The chain final drive needs regular cleaning and adjustment.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Ground reach may be difficult
This seat may feel tall. A lower seat or suspension setup could make stops easier.
Seat height
920 mm
Approx. loaded height
890 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 8.5 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
155 km
With 10% reserve
139 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What engine does the 2017 Yamaha WR 125X have?
It has a 124.7 cm³, liquid-cooled, four-stroke single with fuel injection.
How much power and torque does the 2017 Yamaha WR 125X produce?
It produces 15 hp (11 kW) and 12.2 Nm of torque at 8,000 RPM.
How tall is the seat on the Yamaha WR 125X?
The seat height is 920 mm.
How much does the Yamaha WR 125X weigh?
Its wet weight is 137.0 kg and its dry weight is 127.0 kg.
