Honda Xr 150l vs Yamaha Dt125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xr 150l vs Yamaha Dt125r. Honda Xr 150l: 13.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h (estimated, note: varies by region and tune), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Dt125r: 12 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 102 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xr 150l
Yamaha Dt125r
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
12 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.7 Nm
13 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
102 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
13.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
12 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
12.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
13 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h (estimated, note: varies by region and tune)
110 km/h
Weight
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Xr 150l
7.5/10
"The perfect first trail bike that genuinely holds its value."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine
+Dirt-cheap parts availability
+Confidence-inspiring off-road geometry
Cons
−Painfully slow on highways
−Suspension too basic for fast trails
−Pillion comfort nearly nonexistent
Yamaha Dt125r
7.8/10
"Buy the best example you can find — nothing else matters."
Pros
+Legendary YPVS power delivery
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Lightweight and flickable
Cons
−Power valve needs constant attention
−Age means tired examples everywhere
−Two-stroke running costs add up
Top 10 Accessories
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