At the heart of the 2018 Yamaha X-Ride 125 scooter motorcycle, Yamaha relies on a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 93.9 HP (68.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.6 Nm (7.1 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 751.2 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the X-Ride 125 measures 98 kg (216 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.96 HP/kg (1.04 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,260 mm (49.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 4.2-liter (1.1 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 2018 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
751.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.96 HP/kg (1.04 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
760 mm (29.9 in)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power93.9 HP (68.5 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque9.6 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.1 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression9.3:1
Bore x Stroke52.4 x 57.9 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCI (Transistor Control Ignition)
LubricationWet
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchDry, Centrifugal Clutch
Chassis
Frame TypeUnderbone
Front SuspensionTelescopic
Rear SuspensionSwing unit, single shock
Wheelbase1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/80-M14
Rear Tyre100/70-M14
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight98.0 kg (216.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.9579 HP/kg
Seat Height760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Weight
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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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