Yamaha Dt125r vs Yamaha Xt 660
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Dt125r vs Yamaha Xt 660. Yamaha Dt125r: 12 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 102 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Xt 660: 48 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Dt125r
Yamaha Xt 660
Horsepower (hp)
12 hp
48 hp
Torque (Nm)
13 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
165 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
179 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
12 hp @ 8,000 rpm
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
13 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
165 km/h
Weight
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
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
Yamaha Xt 660
7.5/10
"A dependable workhorse that rewards sensible buyers willing to inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Excellent upright riding position
+Spoked wheels tubeless-convertible
Cons
−Valve clearances often neglected
−Fuel tap O-rings fail
−Uninspiring highway performance
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
