What category is the 2020 Yamaha MT-125?

General information
Category	Naked bike
Model	Yamaha MT-125
Year	2020
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Greenhouse gases	49.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	2.13 litres/100 km (46.9 km/l or 110.43 mpg)
Clutch	Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Transmission type	Chain (final drive)
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Ignition	TCI
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel system	Injection
Valves per Cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	52.0 x 58.6 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches)
Compression	11.2:1
Torque	12.4 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.1 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Power	15.0 HP (10.9 kW) @ 9000 RPM
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	124.7 ccm (7.61 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	Y-spoke wheels
Rear brakes	Single disc. Optional ABS.
Diameter	292 mm (11.5 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Optional ABS.
Rear tire	130/70-M17
Front tire	100/80-M17
Rear wheel travel	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear Suspension	Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment
Front wheel travel	137 mm (5.4 inches)
Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, 41 mm
Trail	89 mm (3.5 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	25.0°
Frame type	Steel Deltabox

Physical measures and capacities
Oil capacity	1.20 litres (1.27 US quarts)
Fuel capacity	11.50 litres (3.04 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1355 mm (53.3 inches)
Ground clearance	140 mm (5.5 inches)
Overall width	740 mm (29.1 inches)
Overall length	1955 mm (77.0 inches)
Overall height	1040 mm (40.9 inches)
Seat height	810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	140.0 kg (308.6 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Instruments	LCD instrument panel
Starter	Electric
Color options	Tech Black, Ice Fluo

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

14.8 hp

Peak Power

12.5s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track20%

City90%

Cornering68%

Daily Riding80%

Touring25%

Passenger35%

Rider Profile

Best For	Ideal for beginners, learner-permit riders, or anyone on an A1/125cc license looking for a manageable first bike.
Purpose	Built primarily for commuting and urban riding, with light-hearted weekend fun as a bonus rather than a main use case.
Rider Fit	Its low seat height and light 142 kg weight make it very accessible for shorter or less experienced riders to handle confidently.
Character	A friendly, nimble naked bike with sporty MT styling that feels eager and modern despite its modest single-cylinder output.
Not Ideal For	Not suited for highway touring, carrying a passenger long distances, or riders wanting strong overtaking power at speed.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

Rider Fit Visualizer

2020 Yamaha MT-125 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 810mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2020 Yamaha MT-125, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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