Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Yamaha YBR125 Custom relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10.1 HP (7.3 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.6 Nm (7.1 lb-ft) at 2,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 81.5 HP per liter and a 7,900 rpm working window between peak torque (2,100 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the YBR125 Custom measures 118 kg (260 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.68 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 1,290 mm (50.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2008 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
81.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.68 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,100–10,000 rpm
Standover Height
760 mm (29.9 in)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power10.1 HP (7.3 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque9.6 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.1 ft.lbs) @ 2100 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke54.0 x 54.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple disc
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond shaped
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1290 mm (50.8 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-M17
Rear Tyre90/90-M18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø245 mm (9.6 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight118.0 kg (260.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0852 HP/kg
Seat Height760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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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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