2024 APRILIA RS 125 vs 2024 Yamaha MT-125
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 APRILIA RS 125 82 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 Yamaha MT-125 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 14 hp (2024 APRILIA RS 125) up to 15 hp (2024 Yamaha MT-125).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 142 kg (2024 Yamaha MT-125) to 144 kg (2024 APRILIA RS 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | APRILIA RS 125 | Yamaha MT-125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | YAMAHA |
| Model | APRILIA RS 125 | Yamaha MT-125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 14hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 11.2nm. | 11.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 144kg | 142kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm stainless steel disc, 4 pistons radial caliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 292 mm |
| Rear brake | 220 mm stainless steel disc, single piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80 - 17 | 100/80-17M/C 52S Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 140/70 – ZR 17 | 140/70-17M/C 66S Tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down fork with 40 mm stanchions, 110 mm excursion | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø41 mm |
| Rear suspension | Asymmetrical swingarm, monoshock absorber with 120 mm wheel travel | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 135km/h | 127km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 2.9 L/100km | 10 L – 2.1 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5200 | $5103 |
| Brand price lists | View APRILIA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Multi plate wet clutch, ABS, digital display |
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2024 APRILIA RS 125 vs 2024 Yamaha MT-125: listed specifications
The 2024 APRILIA RS 125 and 2024 Yamaha MT-125 are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the RS 125 has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
RS 125 and MT-125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
RS 125 and MT-125 have very similar peak power (14 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
RS 125 and MT-125 have very similar listed torque (11.2 Nm vs 11.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
RS 125 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (135 km/h vs 127 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RS 125 and MT-125 have very similar listed weights (144 kg vs 142 kg). RS 125 and MT-125 have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, while displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of APRILIA RS 125 vs Yamaha MT-125?
APRILIA RS 125 is listed at 135 km/h (84 mph) vs 127 km/h (79 mph) for Yamaha MT-125.
Which has more horsepower, APRILIA RS 125 or Yamaha MT-125?
Yamaha MT-125 has 15 hp compared with 14 hp on the APRILIA RS 125.
Which is lighter, APRILIA RS 125 or Yamaha MT-125?
Yamaha MT-125 is lighter at 142 kg vs 144 kg for APRILIA RS 125.
Which is better, APRILIA RS 125 or Yamaha MT-125?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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