Yamaha Ray Zr 125 vs Hero Maestro Edge 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Ray Zr 125 vs Hero Maestro Edge 125. Yamaha Ray Zr 125: ~8.2 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 99 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~90-95 km/h (estimated real-world; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Hero Maestro Edge 125: 8.7 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 111 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~95 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Ray Zr 125
Hero Maestro Edge 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.2 hp
8.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.3 Nm
10.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
90 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
99 kg
111 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~8.2 hp @ 6,500 rpm
8.7 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
~10.3 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
10.2 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~90-95 km/h (estimated real-world; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
~95 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
99 kg (curb weight)
111 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
Approx. 2.35 L/100km or ~42-45 km/L (real-world average; manufacturer claims up to 47 km/L)
approx. 50-55 km/L (estimated real-world average; note: Hero claims ~55 km/L under standard test conditions)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Ray Zr 125
7.0/10
"Solid urban scooter if service history checks out completely."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha fuel injection
+Excellent urban fuel economy
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−CVT neglect is common
−Fairing parts are pricey
−Zero highway capability
Hero Maestro Edge 125
6.5/10
"A sensible urban workhorse, not a scooter to get excited about."
Pros
+Bulletproof parts availability
+Low running costs
+Comfortable city ergonomics
Cons
−Cheap plastics scratch easily
−Soft suspension with pillion
−Drum brakes feel dated
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