2024 Yamaha XSR125 vs 2024 APRILIA Tuono 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.

Top on paper
2024 Yamaha XSR125
78 pts
2024 APRILIA Tuono 125
22 pts

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

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XSR125
79.6 pts
2024 APRILIA Tuono 125
34.9 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 Yamaha XSR125
46.3 pts
Best fit here
2024 APRILIA Tuono 125
63.1 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XSR125
64.7 pts
2024 APRILIA Tuono 125
48.8 pts

New rider friendly

2024 Yamaha XSR125
52.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 APRILIA Tuono 125
54.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 Yamaha XSR125 81.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 APRILIA Tuono 125 81 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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.

  • Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
  • Torque spans 11.2 Nm (2024 APRILIA Tuono 125) up to 11.5 Nm (2024 Yamaha XSR125).
  • Weight spans 140 kg (2024 Yamaha XSR125) to 144 kg (2024 APRILIA Tuono 125).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 2: 2024 Yamaha XSR125 (2); 2024 APRILIA Tuono 125 (0).

Specification Yamaha XSR125 APRILIA Tuono 125
Brand YAMAHA APRILIA
Model Yamaha XSR125 APRILIA Tuono 125
Engine size 125cc 125cc
Power 15hp 15hp
Torque 11.5nm. 11.2nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 140kg 144kg
Front brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 267 mm 300 mm stainless steel disc, 4 pistons radial caliper
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm 220 mm stainless steel disc, single piston caliper
Seat height (cm) 81.5cm 81cm
Front tyre 110/70-17 100/80 - 17
Rear tyre 140/70-17 140/70 – ZR 17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø37 mm Upside-down fork with 40 mm stanchions, 110 mm excursion
Rear suspension Swingarm Asymmetrical swingarm, monoshock absorber with 120 mm wheel travel
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 118km/h 130km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 10 L – 2.1 L/100km 14.5 L – 2.8 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $4803 $5200
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View APRILIA price list
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2024 Yamaha XSR125 vs 2024 APRILIA Tuono 125: listed specifications

The 2024 Yamaha XSR125 and 2024 APRILIA Tuono 125 are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the Tuono 125 has the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

XSR125 and Tuono 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).

Peak power

XSR125 and Tuono 125 have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 15 hp).

Torque

XSR125 and Tuono 125 have very similar listed torque (11.5 Nm vs 11.2 Nm).

Listed top speed

Tuono 125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 118 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

XSR125 and Tuono 125 have very similar listed weights (140 kg vs 144 kg). XSR125 and Tuono 125 have very similar seat heights (81.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Yamaha XSR125 vs APRILIA Tuono 125?

APRILIA Tuono 125 is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 118 km/h (73 mph) for Yamaha XSR125.

Which has more horsepower, Yamaha XSR125 or APRILIA Tuono 125?

Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.

Which is lighter, Yamaha XSR125 or APRILIA Tuono 125?

Yamaha XSR125 is lighter at 140 kg vs 144 kg for APRILIA Tuono 125.

Which is better, Yamaha XSR125 or APRILIA Tuono 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.