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Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke - [2006]
This edition of the Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke is the 1 speed | CVT version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Yamaha XMAX 125 has a 124cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Single-Cylinder Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Single-Cylinder engine, Scooter style motorbike includes the Honda AF24 Giorno - [2015]
The 2006 XMAX 125 shares its Single-Cylinder engine and Scooter style configuration with the likes of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XMAX 125's Scooter style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno | 2015cc.2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 | 2016cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally or the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid, give or take 50kg.
The 2006 Yamaha XMAX 125 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 124cc 4 valve Single-Cylinder 1 cylinder engine produces 13.8 bhp (10 kW) @ 8750 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 8.3 lb-ft (11.3 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2024 Honda SL 99 I [23.6 lb-ft (31.9 Nm) @ 5250 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XMAX 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2014 Suzuki GSX 150 F has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke.
The 2006 Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke has a Power to weight ratio of 79.7 bhp per ton and 48.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 XMAX 125 competing with the 2014 Suzuki GSX 150 F [104.3 bhp\ton] and the 1977 Kawasaki KH 125 Single Cylinder [104.3 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XMAX 125 generating around 48.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2019 Honda CBR 150 R Repsol MotoGP Edition [73.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2014 Yamaha FZ 150i Vixion [72.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 46.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 47.4 secs, this makes the Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke similar in acceleration to the 2016 Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke (46.4 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke (46.4 secs). This Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2006 Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke and the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R (0 secs) and the 2019 Honda MSX 125 Grom ABS (0 secs).
The 2006 version of the Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke has a maximum speed of 68mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 XMAX 125 equals the 1998 Suzuki AN 250 Burgman
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2006 Yamaha XMAX 125 Four Stroke then how about a 1998 Suzuki AN 250 Burgman (79 mph) and the 1974 Suzuki GT 125 M (79 mph).
