SUZUKI GSX-S 125 vs KAWASAKI Z125 vs 2024 Honda CB125R vs 2024 Yamaha R125
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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
- KAWASAKI Z125 81.5 cm
- 2024 Honda CB125R 81.6 cm
- 2024 Yamaha R125 82 cm Tallest 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 11.2 Nm (SUZUKI GSX-S 125) up to 11.7 Nm (KAWASAKI Z125).
- Weight spans 130 kg (2024 Honda CB125R) to 146 kg (KAWASAKI Z125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | SUZUKI GSX-S 125 | KAWASAKI Z125 | Honda CB125R | Yamaha R125 |
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| Brand | SUZUKI | KAWASAKI | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | SUZUKI GSX-S 125 | KAWASAKI Z125 | Honda CB125R | Yamaha R125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 15hp | 15hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 11.2nm. | 11.7nm. | 11.6nm. | 11.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 133kg | 146kg | 130kg | 144kg |
| Front brake | Twin-piston caliper, 290mm petal disc with ABS | 290 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper | 296mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper and Radial mount Nissin 4-piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø292 mm |
| Rear brake | Single-piston caliper, 187mm petal disc with ABS | 220 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper | 220mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 81.5cm | 81.6cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 90/80-17M/C 46S | 100/80-17 | 110/70R17M/C 54H | 100/80-17 M/C |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17M/C 62S | 130/70-17 | 150/60R17M/C 66H | 140/70-17 M/C |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 37 mm telescopic fork | 41mm SFF-BP USD forks | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø41 mm |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | New Uni-Trak, gas-charged, compression damping, rebound damping, spring preload adjustable | Single-damper | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 120km/h | 110km/h | 145km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 3 L/100km | 11 L – 2.5 L/100km | 10.1 L – 2.3 L/100km | 11 L – 2.1 L/100km |
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| Price | $4990 | $3649 | $4699 | $5303 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View KAWASAKI price list | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
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Wheels Front : 17M/C x MT3.00 Wheels Rear : 17M/C x MT4.00 |
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SUZUKI GSX-S 125 vs KAWASAKI Z125 vs Honda CB125R + more: which is better for you?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of SUZUKI GSX-S 125 vs KAWASAKI Z125?
SUZUKI GSX-S 125 is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 120 km/h (75 mph) for KAWASAKI Z125.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX-S 125 or KAWASAKI Z125?
Both are rated at 15 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX-S 125 or KAWASAKI Z125?
SUZUKI GSX-S 125 is lighter at 133 kg vs 146 kg for KAWASAKI Z125.
Which is better, SUZUKI GSX-S 125 or KAWASAKI Z125?
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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