2024 Yamaha XSR125 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.

2024 Yamaha XSR125
22 pts
Top on paper
2024 Honda CB125R
78 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

2024 Yamaha XSR125
34.9 pts
Best fit here
2024 Honda CB125R
79.6 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XSR125
63.1 pts
2024 Honda CB125R
46.3 pts

Sporty riding

2024 Yamaha XSR125
48.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 Honda CB125R
64.7 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XSR125
54.1 pts
2024 Honda CB125R
52.1 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 Lowest seat here
  • 2024 Honda CB125R 81.6 cm Tallest seat here

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 XSR125) up to 11.6 Nm (2024 Honda CB125R).
  • Weight spans 130 kg (2024 Honda CB125R) to 140 kg (2024 Yamaha XSR125).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 11: 2024 Yamaha XSR125 (5); 2024 Honda CB125R (6).

Specification Yamaha XSR125 Honda CB125R
Brand YAMAHA HONDA
Model Yamaha XSR125 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 140kg 130kg
Front brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 267 mm 296mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper and Radial mount Nissin 4-piston caliper
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm 220mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper
Seat height (cm) 81.5cm 81.6cm
Front tyre 110/70-17 110/70R17M/C 54H
Rear tyre 140/70-17 150/60R17M/C 66H
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø37 mm 41mm SFF-BP USD forks
Rear suspension Swingarm Single-damper
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 118km/h 110km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 10 L – 2.1 L/100km 10.1 L – 2.3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $4803 $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 XSR125 vs 2024 Honda CB125R: listed specifications

The 2024 Yamaha XSR125 and 2024 Honda CB125R are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the XSR125 has the higher listed top speed, and the CB125R has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

XSR125 and CB125R have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).

Peak power

XSR125 and CB125R have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 15 hp).

Torque

XSR125 and CB125R have very similar listed torque (11.5 Nm vs 11.6 Nm).

Listed top speed

XSR125 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (118 km/h vs 110 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CB125R has a modest listed weight advantage (130 kg vs 140 kg). XSR125 and CB125R have very similar seat heights (81.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Yamaha XSR125 vs Honda CB125R?

Yamaha XSR125 is listed at 118 km/h (73 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for Honda CB125R.

Which has more horsepower, Yamaha XSR125 or Honda CB125R?

Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.

Which is lighter, Yamaha XSR125 or Honda CB125R?

Honda CB125R is lighter at 130 kg vs 140 kg for Yamaha XSR125.

Which is better, Yamaha XSR125 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.