2024 Yamaha MT-125 vs 2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy
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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 MT-125 81 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy 80.5 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 Yamaha MT-125) up to 11.5 Nm (2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy).
- Weight spans 140 kg (2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy) to 142 kg (2024 Yamaha MT-125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Yamaha MT-125 | Yamaha XSR125 Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | YAMAHA |
| Model | Yamaha MT-125 | Yamaha XSR125 Legacy |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 11.2nm. | 11.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 142kg | 140kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 292 mm | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 267 mm |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 80.5cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17M/C 52S Tubeless | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17M/C 66S Tubeless | 140/70-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø41 mm | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø37 mm |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) | Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 127km/h | 120km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 10 L – 2.1 L/100km | 10 L – 2.1 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5103 | $5203 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
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2024 Yamaha MT-125 vs 2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha MT-125 and 2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the MT-125 has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
MT-125 and XSR125 Legacy have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
MT-125 and XSR125 Legacy have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
MT-125 and XSR125 Legacy have very similar listed torque (11.2 Nm vs 11.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-125 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (127 km/h vs 120 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-125 and XSR125 Legacy have very similar listed weights (142 kg vs 140 kg). MT-125 and XSR125 Legacy have very similar seat heights (81 cm vs 80.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, while displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha MT-125 vs Yamaha XSR125 Legacy?
Yamaha MT-125 is listed at 127 km/h (79 mph) vs 120 km/h (75 mph) for Yamaha XSR125 Legacy.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha MT-125 or Yamaha XSR125 Legacy?
Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-125 or Yamaha XSR125 Legacy?
Yamaha XSR125 Legacy is lighter at 140 kg vs 142 kg for Yamaha MT-125.
Which is better, Yamaha MT-125 or Yamaha XSR125 Legacy?
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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