Yamaha DT 125 (1973-74)

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The Yamaha DT 125 motorcycle was produced in 1973-74 and has a two-stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 123cc/7.5 cu-in. Its bore x stroke are 56 50mm and it is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 6.9:1. The bike uses a Mikuni TS28SS Carburettor and magneto ignition, and starts through a kick mechanism. The bike produces a maximum power of 12.9 kW / 17.3 hp @ 7000 rpm and torque of 1.4 kgf-m / 10 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. The bike has a five-speed transmission with chain final drive.

It has telescopic forks for the front suspension and dual shocks for the rear suspension. The brakes of the bike are drum type for both the front and rear wheels. The front tyre size is 2.75-21 and the rear tyre size is 3.50-18. The wet weight of the bike is 125 kg / 275.5 lbs and it has a fuel capacity of 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal. Overall, the Yamaha DT 125 is a lightweight, two-stroke bike with decent power and capabilities for off-road adventures, transportation, and more.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha DT 125

Year: 1973-74


Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 123 cc / 7.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 56 50 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 6.9:1
Induction: Mikuni TS28SS Carburettor
Ignition: Magneto
Starting: kick
Max Power: 12.9 kW / 17.3 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 1.4 kgf-m / 10 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 2.75-21
Rear Tyre: 3.50-18
Wet Weight: 125 kg / 275.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal

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