Honda Cb125r vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb125r vs Yamaha Fz25. Honda Cb125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb125r
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~115 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
127 kg (curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb125r
7.5/10
"The most stylish way to commute on a 125, full stop."
Pros
+Stunning neo-café styling
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Premium USD front fork
Cons
−Genuinely struggles above 65mph
−Cam chain wear risk
−Fairing damage common used
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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