YAMAHA DT 125RE (2001-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha DT 125 was a dual-purpose motorcycle that effortlessly ran on paved and unpaved roads. The bike was first released in 1974 as the DT 125A and continued production until 2008. The DT 125H was the last model in the American market, which ended in 1981.

In 2001, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha DT 125RE, an enduro motorcycle with the same technical, performance, and visual specifications as the previous model without any significant modifications.

The bike's appearance was characterized by standard features, such as a high-mounted front plastic fender, a square headlight, hand guards, a one-piece dual seat with pillion grab handles, a small luggage rack, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 2001 Yamaha DT 125RE had installed a 123cc two-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 15 hp with maximum strength at 7,000 rpm and 16 Nm (12 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The bike retained the same suspension system as the previous model, including a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front with 170 mm of travel and a Mono-Cross shock absorber on the rear with 200 mm of travel.

As for the braking performance, the bike packed a 230 mm brake disc on the front end and a 220 mm disc on the rear. Both discs were engaged by hydraulic calipers and offered optimum stopping power.