Yamaha Fz-07 vs Honda Cb125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz-07 vs Honda Cb125r. Yamaha Fz-07: 75 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cb125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fz-07
Honda Cb125r
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
182 kg
127 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
75 hp @ 9,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions)
~115 km/h
Weight
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fz-07
8.5/10
"The best used naked bike under five thousand dollars, full stop."
Pros
+Brilliant engine, endlessly usable
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
Cons
−Suspension needs immediate upgrading
−Minimal wind protection
−Basic instrumentation, no TFT
Honda Cb125r
7.5/10
"The most stylish way to commute on a 125, full stop."
Pros
+Stunning neo-café styling
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Premium USD front fork
Cons
−Genuinely struggles above 65mph
−Cam chain wear risk
−Fairing damage common used
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