2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy vs 2024 HONDA CB125F
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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 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy 80.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CB125F 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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.
- Power spans 11 hp (2024 HONDA CB125F) up to 15 hp (2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy).
- Torque spans 11 Nm (2024 HONDA CB125F) up to 11.5 Nm (2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy).
- Weight spans 116 kg (2024 HONDA CB125F) to 140 kg (2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Yamaha XSR125 Legacy | HONDA CB125F |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | HONDA |
| Model | Yamaha XSR125 Legacy | HONDA CB125F |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 11hp |
| Torque | 11.5nm. | 11nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves |
| Weight | 140kg | 116kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 267 mm | Single-piston caliper with 240 mm single disc. |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm | 130 mm drum brake |
| Seat height (cm) | 80.5cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 80/100 – 18 M/C 47P |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 90/90 – 18 M/C 51P |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø37 mm | 30 mm telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Twin shock absorbers, 5-level load adjustment. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Commuter |
| Top speed | 120km/h | 110km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 10 L – 2.1 L/100km | 11 L – 1.4 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5203 | $3149 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View HONDA price list |
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2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy vs 2024 HONDA CB125F: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy and 2024 HONDA CB125F are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the XSR125 Legacy has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the CB125F has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
XSR125 Legacy and CB125F have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
XSR125 Legacy has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 11 hp).
Torque
XSR125 Legacy and CB125F have very similar listed torque (11.5 Nm vs 11 Nm).
Listed top speed
XSR125 Legacy has a modest listed top-speed advantage (120 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
XSR125 Legacy is listed as liquid-cooled, and CB125F is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB125F is notably lighter on the listed weight (116 kg vs 140 kg). CB125F has a lower listed seat height (79 cm vs 80.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha XSR125 Legacy vs HONDA CB125F?
Yamaha XSR125 Legacy is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for HONDA CB125F.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha XSR125 Legacy or HONDA CB125F?
Yamaha XSR125 Legacy has 15 hp compared with 11 hp on the HONDA CB125F.
Which is lighter, Yamaha XSR125 Legacy or HONDA CB125F?
HONDA CB125F is lighter at 116 kg vs 140 kg for Yamaha XSR125 Legacy.
Which is better, Yamaha XSR125 Legacy or HONDA CB125F?
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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