Honda Cbr125r vs Yamaha Yzf-r125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr125r
Yamaha Yzf-r125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
142 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
11 hp @ 10,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
110 km/h
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L
2.8 L/100km or approx. 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr125r
7.5/10
"The smartest learner bike money can buy, if expectations are realistic."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Ultra-cheap running costs
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Seriously limited top-end power
−Soft suspension feels vague
−Rear drum brake underwhelms
Yamaha Yzf-r125
8.0/10
"The smartest used 125 buy if you inspect it properly."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha build quality
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Exhaust corrosion issues pre-2019
−Power cliff below 6k rpm
−Seat comfort deteriorates fast