2024 Yamaha XSR125 vs Honda MSX125
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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 81.5 cm Tallest seat here
- Honda MSX125 76.1 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 5.4 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.
- Power spans 10 hp (Honda MSX125) up to 15 hp (2024 Yamaha XSR125).
- Torque spans 11.1 Nm (Honda MSX125) up to 11.5 Nm (2024 Yamaha XSR125).
- Weight spans 103 kg (Honda MSX125) to 140 kg (2024 Yamaha XSR125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Yamaha XSR125 | Honda MSX125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | HONDA |
| Model | Yamaha XSR125 | Honda MSX125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 10hp |
| Torque | 11.5nm. | 11.1nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves |
| Weight | 140kg | 103kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 267 mm | Single 220mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm | Single 190mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 76.1cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 120/70R12 51L |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 130/70R12 56L |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø37 mm | USD Front Forks, 31mm |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Mono shock, steel square pipe swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 118km/h | 95km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 10 L – 2.1 L/100km | 5.5 L – 1.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4803 | $3899 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View HONDA price list |
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2024 Yamaha XSR125 vs 2023 Honda MSX125: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha XSR125 and 2023 Honda MSX125 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the XSR125 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the MSX125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
XSR125 and MSX125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
XSR125 has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 10 hp).
Torque
XSR125 and MSX125 have very similar listed torque (11.5 Nm vs 11.1 Nm).
Listed top speed
XSR125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (118 km/h vs 95 km/h).
Cooling
XSR125 is listed as liquid-cooled, and MSX125 is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MSX125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (103 kg vs 140 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: XSR125 is listed higher (81.5 cm) than MSX125 (76.1 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 vs Honda MSX125?
Yamaha XSR125 is listed at 118 km/h (73 mph) vs 95 km/h (59 mph) for Honda MSX125.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha XSR125 or Honda MSX125?
Yamaha XSR125 has 15 hp compared with 10 hp on the Honda MSX125.
Which is lighter, Yamaha XSR125 or Honda MSX125?
Honda MSX125 is lighter at 103 kg vs 140 kg for Yamaha XSR125.
Which is better, Yamaha XSR125 or Honda MSX125?
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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