Kawasaki Klx 150bf vs Yamaha Dt125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Klx 150bf
Yamaha Dt125r
Horsepower (hp)
14.3 hp
12 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.8 Nm
13 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
121 kg
102 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
14.3 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on KLX150 family specs)
12 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
11.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX150 family specs)
13 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider weight)
110 km/h
Weight
121 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
Kawasaki Klx 150bf
7.0/10
"Honest, capable budget trail bike if maintained properly."
Pros
+Bulletproof low-maintenance engine
+Tall wheel handles rough terrain
+Cheap parts widely available
Cons
−Valves need frequent checking
−Carb runs lean from factory
−Zero wind protection whatsoever
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
Picks that work on either bike.
