Kawasaki Kx125 vs Yamaha Wr125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Kx125 vs Yamaha Wr125r. Kawasaki Kx125: ~38 hp @ 11,500 rpm (2003–2005 final spec) hp, ~88 kg (wet/curb weight, 2005 model) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimate — highly dependent on gearing and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Wr125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Kx125
Yamaha Wr125r
Horsepower (hp)
38 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
29 Nm
12.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
88 kg
134 kg
Type
Motocross
Enduro
Horsepower
~38 hp @ 11,500 rpm (2003–2005 final spec)
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~29 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (estimate for late-model spec)
12.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimate — highly dependent on gearing and conditions)
110 km/h
Weight
~88 kg (wet/curb weight, 2005 model)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.0 L/100km or ~25 km/L (estimate — varies significantly with riding intensity; motocross use is higher consumption)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Kx125
8.0/10
"A brilliant buy if you inspect carefully and ride hard."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis handling
+Lightweight, flickable frame
+Strong parts availability still
Cons
−Punishing if neglected
−Narrow, unforgiving powerband
−Fuel economy is terrible
Yamaha Wr125r
8.0/10
"The best 125 you can buy used, if history checks out."
Pros
+Proper suspension quality
+Bulletproof when maintained
+Slick six-speed gearbox
Cons
−Cam chain neglect common
−Power limited above 100mph
−Expensive new parts
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