Tire inspection
1.Wear limit
2. Side wall
The tires must be checked before
each ride. If the center tread depth
reaches the specified limit, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the sidewall is cracked, have a Yama-
ha dealer replace the tire immediately.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always
comply with the local regulations.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
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WARNING
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and
design, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor España, S.A.
DT125R
Front tire:
Size:
80/90-21 48P
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN / T63
Rear tire:
Size:
110/80-18 58P
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN / T63
DT125X
Front tire:
Size:
120/70-17 58H
Manufacturer/model:
Pirelli/Sport Demon
Rear tire:
Size:
140/70-17 66H
Manufacturer/model:
Pirelli/Sport Demon
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5th
22/23 (0.957)
6th
18/22 (0.818)
ChassisFrame type
Semi double cradle
Caster angle
DT125RE 27.00 degree
DT125X 24.50 degree
Trail
DT125RE 107.0 mm
DT125X 73.1 mm
Front tireType
With tube
Size
DT125RE 80/90-21 48P
DT125X 120/70-17 58H
Manufacturer/model
DT125RE MICHELIN/T63
DT125X PIRELLI/Sport Demon
Rear tireType
With tube
Size
DT125RE 110/80-18 58P
DT125X 140/70-17 66H
Manufacturer/model
DT125RE MICHELIN/T63
DT125X PIRELLI/Sport Demon
Maximum load
DT125RE 178 kg
DT125X 180 kg
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires)
Loading condition
0-90 kg
Front
DT125RE 150 kPa
DT125X 180 kPa
Rear
DT125RE 175 kPa
DT125X 200 kPa
Loading condition
90-178 kg
Front
DT125RE 175 kPa
DT125X 180 kPa
Rear
200 kPa
Off-road ridingFront
DT125RE 150 kPa
Rear
DT125RE 175 kPa
Front wheelWheel type
Spoke wheel
Rim size
DT125RE 21x1.60
DT125X 17x3.00
Rear wheelWheel type
Spoke wheel
Rim size
DT125RE 18x1.85
DT125X 17x3.50
Front brakeType
Single disc brake
Operation
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Rear brakeType
Single disc brake
Operation
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Front suspensionType
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel
DT125RE 270.0 mm
DT125X 200.0 mm
Rear suspensionType
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
DT125RE 260.0 mm
DT125X 230.0 mm
Electrical systemIgnition system
CDI
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