DT 125 R

2001 Yamaha DT 125 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Yamaha DT 125 R relies on a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14 HP (10.2 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 14.2 Nm (10.5 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 112 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the DT 125 R measures 116 kg (256 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.29 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 890 mm (35 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,415 mm (55.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 103 km/h (64 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1991 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.