Positioned in Yamaha's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2022 Yamaha NMAX 125 relies on a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.2 HP (8.9 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.2 Nm (8.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 97.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), 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 NMAX 125 measures 131 kg (289 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.74 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 765 mm (30.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,340 mm (52.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.1-liter (1.9 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 323 km (201 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2019 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
97.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.74 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~323 km (201 mi)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power12.2 HP (8.9 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque11.2 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression11.2:1
Bore x Stroke52.0 x 58.7 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineV-Belt Automatic
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l or 106.92 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases51.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
Chassis
Frame TypeUnderbone
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel100 mm (3.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionUnit Swing, monoshock
Rear Travel85 mm (3.3 inches)
Wheelbase1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground Clearance125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-13
Rear Tyre130/70-13
Front BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Front Brake Ø230 mm (9.1 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS.
Rear Brake Ø230 mm (9.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.131.0 kg (288.8 pounds)
Seat Height765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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