2024 Yamaha R125 vs KAWASAKI Ninja 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.
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
- KAWASAKI Ninja 125 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 11.5 Nm (2024 Yamaha R125) up to 11.7 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 125).
- Weight spans 144 kg (2024 Yamaha R125) to 148 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Yamaha R125 | KAWASAKI Ninja 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | Yamaha R125 | KAWASAKI Ninja 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 11.5nm. | 11.7nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 144kg | 148kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø292 mm | 290 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm | 220 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 M/C | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 M/C | 130/70-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø41 mm | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) | Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 145km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 2.1 L/100km | 11 L – 3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5303 | $3499 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
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2024 Yamaha R125 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 125: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha R125 and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 125 are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the R125 has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
R125 and Ninja 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
R125 and Ninja 125 have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
R125 and Ninja 125 have very similar listed torque (11.5 Nm vs 11.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
R125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (145 km/h vs 130 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R125 and Ninja 125 have very similar listed weights (144 kg vs 148 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: R125 is listed higher (82 cm) than Ninja 125 (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha R125 vs KAWASAKI Ninja 125?
Yamaha R125 is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph) vs 130 km/h (81 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja 125.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha R125 or KAWASAKI Ninja 125?
Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, Yamaha R125 or KAWASAKI Ninja 125?
Yamaha R125 is lighter at 144 kg vs 148 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 125.
Which is better, Yamaha R125 or KAWASAKI Ninja 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.
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