Yamaha Dt125r vs Kymco Ct 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Dt125r vs Kymco Ct 250. Yamaha Dt125r: 12 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 102 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kymco Ct 250: Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation hp, Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models weight, top speed Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models, Motoryk rating 6.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Dt125r
Kymco Ct 250
Horsepower (hp)
12 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
13 Nm
18 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
145 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
12 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation
Torque
13 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Estimated 18–20 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; official figures not widely documented
Top Speed
110 km/h
Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models
Weight
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — NOTE: Best estimate; official KYMCO CT 250 data is limited in public records
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Kymco Ct 250
6.0/10
"Solid budget commuter if inspected carefully before buying."
Pros
+Extremely affordable running costs
+Simple carbureted engine
+Beginner-friendly power delivery
Cons
−Underpowered above 60mph
−Mediocre suspension quality
−Often neglected by previous owners
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