Kawasaki Z125 Pro vs Bmw G 310 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z125 Pro vs Bmw G 310 R. Kawasaki Z125 Pro: 9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 102 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 95–100 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bmw G 310 R: 34 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 158.5 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 143 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z125 Pro
Bmw G 310 R
Horsepower (hp)
9.7 hp
34 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.6 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
143 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
158.5 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
9.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 95–100 km/h
143 km/h
Weight
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
158.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 2.0–2.5 L/100km (40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z125 Pro
7.5/10
"The best $2,000 you'll spend learning to love motorcycles."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Cheap parts and maintenance
+Genuinely fun at low speeds
Cons
−Useless above 60mph
−Tip-over damage on used examples
−Outgrown quickly by most riders
Bmw G 310 R
7.0/10
"Solid urban performer if you buy smart and service properly."
Pros
+Surprisingly punchy single cylinder
+Proper suspension setup
+BMW dealer parts support
Cons
−Budget plastics and switchgear
−Exhaust header corrosion issues
−Expensive dealer labour costs
Top 10 Accessories
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