Built around Yamaha's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2008 Yamaha X-City 125 pairs a 124.7 cc (7.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.4 HP (10.5 kW) at 8,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.7 Nm (8.6 lb-ft) at 8,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 115.5 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 X-City 125 measures 159 kg (351 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.04 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,455 mm (57.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 10.5-liter (2.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2008 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
115.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.04 kg/HP)
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement124.7 ccm (7.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power14.4 HP (10.5 kW)) @ 8750 RPM
Torque11.7 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.6 ft.lbs) @ 8750 RPM
Compression11.2:1
Bore x Stroke52.0 x 58.6 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel Injection System
IgnitionElectronic (CDI)
LubricationWet sump
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple-disc automatic
Chassis
Frame Type-
Front SuspensionTelescopic std
Front Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwing engine + shock absorber
Rear Travel95 mm (3.7 inches)
Wheelbase1455 mm (57.3 inches)
Ground Clearance165 mm (6.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-16
Rear Tyre140/70-15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight159.0 kg (350.5 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0907 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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