Honda Cbf125 vs Yamaha Ybr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbf125 vs Yamaha Ybr 125. Honda Cbf125: 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 126 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 105 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary slightly by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha Ybr 125: 9.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbf125
Yamaha Ybr 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
9.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
10.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
126 kg
121 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
11 hp @ 9,000 rpm
9.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
10.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary slightly by rider weight and conditions)
110 km/h
Weight
126 kg (wet/curb weight)
121 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0 L/100km or approximately 50 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbf125
7.0/10
"The most sensible, dullest £1,500 you'll ever spend."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda engine
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Zero excitement whatsoever
−Typically neglected by learners
−Struggles above 65mph
Yamaha Ybr 125
7.5/10
"The most dependable commuter £2,000 can realistically buy you."
Pros
+Indestructible engine, genuinely bulletproof
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Parts dirt cheap everywhere
Cons
−Utterly zero riding excitement
−Soft brakes need immediate upgrade
−Cheap plastics crack easily
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