2024 Yamaha R125 vs 2024 Honda CB125R
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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 R125 82 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 Honda CB125R 81.6 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.4 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 11.5 Nm (2024 Yamaha R125) up to 11.6 Nm (2024 Honda CB125R).
- Weight spans 130 kg (2024 Honda CB125R) to 144 kg (2024 Yamaha R125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Yamaha R125 | Honda CB125R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | HONDA |
| Model | Yamaha R125 | Honda CB125R |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 11.5nm. | 11.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 144kg | 130kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø292 mm | 296mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper and Radial mount Nissin 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm | 220mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 81.6cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 M/C | 110/70R17M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 M/C | 150/60R17M/C 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø41 mm | 41mm SFF-BP USD forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) | Single-damper |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 145km/h | 110km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 2.1 L/100km | 10.1 L – 2.3 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5303 | $4699 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | Wheels Front : 17M/C x MT3.00 Wheels Rear : 17M/C x MT4.00 |
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2024 Yamaha R125 vs 2024 Honda CB125R: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha R125 and 2024 Honda CB125R are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the R125 has the higher listed top speed, and the CB125R has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
R125 and CB125R have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
R125 and CB125R have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
R125 and CB125R have very similar listed torque (11.5 Nm vs 11.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
R125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (145 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 144 kg). R125 and CB125R have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 81.6 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 Yamaha R125 vs Honda CB125R?
Yamaha R125 is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for Honda CB125R.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha R125 or Honda CB125R?
Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, Yamaha R125 or Honda CB125R?
Honda CB125R is lighter at 130 kg vs 144 kg for Yamaha R125.
Which is better, Yamaha R125 or Honda CB125R?
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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