Kawasaki Barako Ii 175 vs Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Barako Ii 175 vs Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150. Kawasaki Barako Ii 175: ~13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150: ~11.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~115 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Barako Ii 175
Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
11.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.7 Nm
13.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
121 kg
115 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
~11.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
~13.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
~13.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated)
~120 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~121 kg (wet/curb weight)
~115 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
~2.2 L/100km or ~45 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Barako Ii 175
7.0/10
"The most practical used buy for utility-focused Filipino riders."
Pros
+Parts everywhere, dirt cheap
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Handles rough roads well
Cons
−Highway cruising is miserable
−Rear frame cracks common
−Dated suspension, harsh ride
Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150
7.5/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards careful used-bike shoppers."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Precise, satisfying gearbox
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Fork seals leak with age
−Cam chain rattles cold
−Bland, uninspiring styling
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