2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy vs Honda Supercub 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.

Top on paper
2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy
85 pts
Honda Supercub 125
15 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 Legacy
44.3 pts
Best fit here
Honda Supercub 125
70.3 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy
91.7 pts
Honda Supercub 125
17.7 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy
93.8 pts
Honda Supercub 125
19.8 pts

New rider friendly

2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy
26.4 pts
Best fit here
Honda Supercub 125
79.8 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 Legacy 80.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • Honda Supercub 125 78 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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.

  • Power spans 9.7 hp (Honda Supercub 125) up to 15 hp (2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy).
  • Torque spans 10.4 Nm (Honda Supercub 125) up to 11.5 Nm (2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy).
  • Weight spans 110 kg (Honda Supercub 125) to 140 kg (2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification Yamaha XSR125 Legacy Honda Supercub 125
Brand YAMAHA HONDA
Model Yamaha XSR125 Legacy Honda Supercub 125
Engine size 125cc 125cc
Power 15hp 9.7hp
Torque 11.5nm. 10.4nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 2 valves
Weight 140kg 110kg
Front brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 267 mm Single 220mm Disc
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm Single 110mm drum
Seat height (cm) 80.5cm 78cm
Front tyre 110/70-17 70/90-17M/C 38P
Rear tyre 140/70-17 80/90-17M/C 50P
Cooling Liquid cooling Air cooled
Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø37 mm Telescopic
Rear suspension Swingarm Twin Shock
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 120km/h 75km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 10 L – 2.1 L/100km 3.7 L – 2 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $5203 $3849
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View HONDA price list
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2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy vs 2023 Honda Supercub 125: listed specifications

The 2024 Yamaha XSR125 Legacy and 2023 Honda Supercub 125 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the XSR125 Legacy has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the Supercub 125 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

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

Peak power

XSR125 Legacy has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 9.7 hp).

Torque

XSR125 Legacy and Supercub 125 have very similar listed torque (11.5 Nm vs 10.4 Nm).

Listed top speed

XSR125 Legacy has a clear listed top-speed advantage (120 km/h vs 75 km/h).

Cooling

XSR125 Legacy is listed as liquid-cooled, and Supercub 125 is listed as air-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Supercub 125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (110 kg vs 140 kg). Supercub 125 has a lower listed seat height (78 cm vs 80.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Yamaha XSR125 Legacy vs Honda Supercub 125?

Yamaha XSR125 Legacy is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph) vs 75 km/h (47 mph) for Honda Supercub 125.

Which has more horsepower, Yamaha XSR125 Legacy or Honda Supercub 125?

Yamaha XSR125 Legacy has 15 hp compared with 10 hp on the Honda Supercub 125.

Which is lighter, Yamaha XSR125 Legacy or Honda Supercub 125?

Honda Supercub 125 is lighter at 110 kg vs 140 kg for Yamaha XSR125 Legacy.

Which is better, Yamaha XSR125 Legacy or Honda Supercub 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.