Yamaha Fz-10 vs Honda Cb125r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz-10 vs Honda Cb125r. Yamaha Fz-10: 158 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), 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-10
Honda Cb125r
Horsepower (hp)
158 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
127 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
158 hp @ 11,500 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
~115 km/h
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
7.0–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fz-10
8.5/10
"An insane performance bargain, but only for genuinely experienced riders."
Pros
+Savage R1-derived crossplane engine
+Excellent electronics package
+Sharp, responsive chassis
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics punish longer rides
−First gear requires real respect
−Heat soak in slow traffic
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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