Kawasaki Er-6n vs Yamaha Mt-25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Er-6n
Yamaha Mt-25
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
23.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
72 hp @ 8,500 rpm
35 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
23.6 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Er-6n
7.8/10
"The smartest used middleweight buy under four grand, period."
Pros
+Strong low-end torque delivery
+Parts widely available everywhere
+Forgiving yet genuinely fun
Cons
−Stator charging failures common
−Wind protection nearly nonexistent
−Often abused by beginners
Yamaha Mt-25
7.5/10
"Honest, durable learner bike that won't embarrass you on corners."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Sharp, flickable chassis dynamics
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Painfully slow above 130kph
−Fork seals weep early
−Seat gets harsh quickly
Top 10 Accessories
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