Built around Yamaha's naked motorcycle platform, the 2018 Yamaha MT-25 pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 36 HP (26.3 kW) at 12,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 144.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (12,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the MT-25 measures 165 kg (364 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.58 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,380 mm (54.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2017 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
144.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.22 HP/kg (4.58 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,000–12,000 rpm
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power36.0 HP (26.3 kW)) @ 12000 RPM
Torque23.0 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 17.0 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
Compression11.2:1
Bore x Stroke60.0 x 44.1 mm (2.4 x 1.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. EFI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple-disc coil spring
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond
Rake25.0°
Trail95 mm (3.7 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonocross
Rear Travel114 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground Clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-17
Rear Tyre140/70-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic disc
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic disc, Single Piston
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.165.0 kg (363.8 pounds)
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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