2024 Honda CB125R 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 Honda CB125R 81.6 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 Yamaha MT-125 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.6 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 Yamaha MT-125) up to 11.6 Nm (2024 Honda CB125R).
- Weight spans 130 kg (2024 Honda CB125R) to 142 kg (2024 Yamaha MT-125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Honda CB125R | Yamaha MT-125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | Honda CB125R | Yamaha MT-125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 11.6nm. | 11.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 130kg | 142kg |
| Front brake | 296mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper and Radial mount Nissin 4-piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 292 mm |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.6cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17M/C 54H | 100/80-17M/C 52S Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17M/C 66H | 140/70-17M/C 66S Tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm SFF-BP USD forks | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø41 mm |
| Rear suspension | Single-damper | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 110km/h | 127km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 10.1 L – 2.3 L/100km | 10 L – 2.1 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4699 | $5103 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | Wheels Front : 17M/C x MT3.00 Wheels Rear : 17M/C x MT4.00 |
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2024 Honda CB125R vs 2024 Yamaha MT-125: listed specifications
The 2024 Honda CB125R and 2024 Yamaha MT-125 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the CB125R has a lower listed weight, and the MT-125 has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB125R and MT-125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
CB125R and MT-125 have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
CB125R and MT-125 have very similar listed torque (11.6 Nm vs 11.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (127 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB125R is notably lighter on the listed weight (130 kg vs 142 kg). CB125R and MT-125 have very similar seat heights (81.6 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed and weight, while displacement, peak power, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda CB125R vs Yamaha MT-125?
Yamaha MT-125 is listed at 127 km/h (79 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for Honda CB125R.
Which has more horsepower, Honda CB125R or Yamaha MT-125?
Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, Honda CB125R or Yamaha MT-125?
Honda CB125R is lighter at 130 kg vs 142 kg for Yamaha MT-125.
Which is better, Honda CB125R 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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