Positioned in Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2002 Yamaha TW 125 pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12 HP (8.8 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.7 Nm (7.2 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm. With a specific output of 96.8 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,000 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 TW 125 measures 118 kg (260 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.83 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,350 mm (53.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2000 to 2004, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
96.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.83 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,000 rpm
Standover Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power12.0 HP (8.8 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque9.7 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.2 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke57.0 x 48.8 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Chassis
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Ground Clearance260 mm (10.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/80-18 66P
Rear Tyre180/80-14 M/C 78P
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight118.0 kg (260.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1017 HP/kg
Seat Height805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Brakes
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