Kawasaki Klx 150 vs Yamaha Dt125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Klx 150 vs Yamaha Dt125r. Kawasaki Klx 150: 10.4 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road conditions and rider weight), 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
Kawasaki Klx 150
Yamaha Dt125r
Horsepower (hp)
10.4 hp
12 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.2 Nm
13 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
121 kg
102 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
10.4 hp @ 7,500 rpm
12 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
11.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
13 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road conditions and rider weight)
110 km/h
Weight
121 kg (wet/curb weight)
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Klx 150
7.5/10
"Cheap, tough, and honest — perfect for dirt learners and commuters."
Pros
+Virtually unbreakable engine
+Parts cheap and accessible
+Forgiving for beginners
Cons
−Painfully slow on roads
−Basic suspension limits confidence
−Subframe cracks under abuse
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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