SUZUKI GSX-S 125 vs 2024 Honda CB125R vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1 vs KAWASAKI Z125
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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.
- SUZUKI GSX-S 125 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 Honda CB125R 81.6 cm
- 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z125 81.5 cm
Spread in this comparison: about 7 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 15 hp (SUZUKI GSX-S 125) up to 197 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1).
- Torque spans 11.2 Nm (SUZUKI GSX-S 125) up to 83.3 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1).
- Weight spans 130 kg (2024 Honda CB125R) to 201 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1).
- Displacement spans 125 cc (SUZUKI GSX-S 125) to 1000 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1).
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| Specification | SUZUKI GSX-S 125 | Honda CB125R | YAMAHA YZF-R1 | KAWASAKI Z125 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | SUZUKI | HONDA | YAMAHA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | SUZUKI GSX-S 125 | Honda CB125R | YAMAHA YZF-R1 | KAWASAKI Z125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc | 1000cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 15hp | 197hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 11.2nm. | 11.6nm. | 83.3nm. | 11.7nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 133kg | 130kg | 201kg | 146kg |
| Front brake | Twin-piston caliper, 290mm petal disc with ABS | 296mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper and Radial mount Nissin 4-piston caliper | Dual 320mm hydraulic disc; Brake Control System and ABS | 290 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single-piston caliper, 187mm petal disc with ABS | 220mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper | 220mm hydraulic disc; Brake Control System and ABS | 220 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 81.6cm | 85.5cm | 81.5cm |
| Front tyre | 90/80-17M/C 46S | 110/70R17M/C 54H | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone® BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17M/C 62S | 150/60R17M/C 66H | 190/55ZR17 Bridgestone® BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11 | 130/70-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 41mm SFF-BP USD forks | 43mm KYB® inverted fork, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Single-damper | KYB® single shock, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel | New Uni-Trak, gas-charged, compression damping, rebound damping, spring preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 110km/h | 320km/h | 120km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 3 L/100km | 10.1 L – 2.3 L/100km | 17 L – 7.5 L/100km | 11 L – 2.5 L/100km |
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| Price | $4990 | $4699 | $18399 | $3649 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features |
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Wheels Front : 17M/C x MT3.00 Wheels Rear : 17M/C x MT4.00 |
-Ride-by-Wire Throttle System, MotoGP®-Level Controllability -Variable Intake System, Power Delivery Mode (PWR) -Lean Angle-Sensitive Traction Control System (TCS) -MotoGP®-Developed Slide Control System (SCS) -Lift Control System (LIF), Launch Control System (LCS) -Up & Down Quick Shift System (QSS) |
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SUZUKI GSX-S 125 vs Honda CB125R vs YAMAHA YZF-R1 + more: which is better for you?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of SUZUKI GSX-S 125 vs Honda CB125R?
SUZUKI GSX-S 125 is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for Honda CB125R.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX-S 125 or Honda CB125R?
Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX-S 125 or Honda CB125R?
Honda CB125R is lighter at 130 kg vs 133 kg for SUZUKI GSX-S 125.
Which is better, SUZUKI GSX-S 125 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.
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