Yamaha Mt-125 vs Honda Cb125r
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
Honda Cb125r
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
127 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
11 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
~115 km/h
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or ~35 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
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
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