Cfmoto 250cl-c vs Yamaha Xsr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Cfmoto 250cl-c vs Yamaha Xsr 125. Cfmoto 250cl-c: 18 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximately; note: some markets rate it at 17.3 hp) hp, 163 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary slightly by region and load), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Xsr 125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Cfmoto 250cl-c
Yamaha Xsr 125
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
20 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
163 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
18 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximately; note: some markets rate it at 17.3 hp)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
20 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary slightly by region and load)
115 km/h
Weight
163 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km (approximately 40 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Cfmoto 250cl-c
6.5/10
"Honest budget scrambler that delivers charm without pretending otherwise."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Bulletproof simple mechanicals
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Underwhelming suspension both ends
−Buzzy above 65mph
−Budget interior components throughout
Yamaha Xsr 125
7.5/10
"The best-looking 125 you can actually enjoy riding."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Confidence-inspiring urban handling
+Strong residual values
Cons
−Fragile plastic bodywork scratches easily
−Weak stock front brake feel
−Motorway use feels strained
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