Yamaha Mt-125 vs Bmw G 310 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-125
Bmw G 310 R
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
34 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
143 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
158.5 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
143 km/h
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
158.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or ~35 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-125
7.8/10
"A sharp used buy when history checks out completely."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy engine
+Solid Yamaha build quality
+Aggressive, genuinely stylish looks
Cons
−Stator failures pre-2020
−Fork seals wear early
−Neglected examples everywhere
Bmw G 310 R
7.0/10
"Solid urban performer if you buy smart and service properly."
Pros
+Surprisingly punchy single cylinder
+Proper suspension setup
+BMW dealer parts support
Cons
−Budget plastics and switchgear
−Exhaust header corrosion issues
−Expensive dealer labour costs