Xenter 125

2016 Yamaha Xenter 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2016 Yamaha Xenter 125 scooter motorcycle, Yamaha utilizes a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.3 HP (9 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.9 Nm (8.8 lb-ft) at 7,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 98.4 HP per liter and a 250 rpm working window between peak torque (7,250 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 Xenter 125 measures 142 kg (313 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.54 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,385 mm (54.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 8-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2012 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.