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All Bikes/Compare/Fantic Xmf 125 vs Yamaha Yz250f

Fantic Xmf 125 vs Yamaha Yz250f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Fantic Xmf 125 vs Yamaha Yz250f. Fantic Xmf 125: ~15 hp @ 10,000 rpm (Note: limited to 11 kW/15 hp per A1 regulations) hp, ~148 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~95 km/h (estimated, governed for A1 license compliance), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Yz250f: ~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less) hp, ~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Fantic Xmf 125 Yamaha Yz250f
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
105 kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
~15 hp @ 10,000 rpm (Note: limited to 11 kW/15 hp per A1 regulations)
~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less)
Torque
~12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~95 km/h (estimated, governed for A1 license compliance)
~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer)
Weight
~148 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
~5.5 L/100km / ~18 km/L (estimated; varies significantly with riding intensity — note: off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to pin down)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Fantic Xmf 125
Fantic Xmf 125
7.8/10

"A proper 125 that rewards riders who actually want to ride."

Pros
+KTM engine, solid parts supply
+Genuinely capable suspension setup
+Premium Italian build quality
Cons
Flat low-RPM power delivery
Limited dealership network nationwide
Premium price even used
Yamaha Yz250f
Yamaha Yz250f
8.5/10

"The used YZ250F is a brilliant buy with documented service history."

Pros
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
+Best-in-class KYB suspension
+Predictable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
Valve maintenance costs add up
Older models feel underpowered
Parts aren't cheap

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