Yamaha XT 125 X 2007 — Specifications

We remember the bombshell effect caused by the arrival of the large XT 660 in supermotard form. Yamaha, sensing a good opportunity, had the foresight to decline the recipe in a 125 version, giving birth to this **Yamaha XT 125 X**. The bet was bold: to transpose the attitude and look of the larger model into a format accessible to A1 licenses. And it must be recognized that the result, especially for a model like the **Yamaha XT 125 X 2007**, hits the mark visually. We are facing a real mini-supermotard, not a trail disguised as one, with its 17-inch rims and compact dimensions.

Under the 10-liter tank beats a 124 cc 4-stroke single-cylinder engine, producing 13 horsepower at 8500 rpm. The figures, 9.5 Nm of torque and 110 km/h top speed, don't make the mercury column tremble, but that's forgetting the essential: its featherweight. Barely 120 kg fully fueled, that's where all its magic lies. This lightness confers incredible agility in tight corners and a disarming ease of handling. The braking, ensured by two simple discs, is in the image of the whole thing: effective and without frills, perfect for learning or urban rides. For those looking for a **Yamaha XT 125 X used**, it's a significant argument.

Comparison with its contemporaries of the time is inevitable. At the time, Yamaha offered a small trio with the DTX, more roots, and the WR X, more powerful and expensive. The **Yamaha XT 125 X** positioned itself as the middle ground, the most balanced option. It is more refined and clean than a DT, but less feisty than a WR. Its real stroke of genius? Having inherited the muscular and recognizable design of the 660. For a young license holder, riding a machine that looks so much was a massive argument. The **Yamaha XT 125 X price** new at the time, around 3000 euros, made it a serious proposition against the competition.

Today, finding a **Yamaha XT 125 X 2009** or a **2010** on the used market is an excellent plan for a beginner or a clever urban rider. It is a motorcycle that forgives a lot, incredibly easy to live with, economical, and which possesses that undeniable charisma of supermotards. It is not made for long straight lines or powerful overtaking, its engine lacking punch at high rpm. But to learn to ride, have fun on winding roads or weave through the city with style, it remains a safe bet. A small machine that has managed to capture the spirit of the big ones, without taking itself seriously.