Kawasaki Z125 Pro vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z125 Pro vs Yamaha Fz25. 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. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z125 Pro
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
9.7 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.6 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
9.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 95–100 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 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 approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
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
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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