Yamaha Xsr125 vs Cfmoto 250cl-c
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xsr125 vs Cfmoto 250cl-c. Yamaha Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Cfmoto 250cl-c: 18 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximately; note: some markets rate it at 17.3 hp) hp, 163 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary slightly by region and load), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xsr125
Cfmoto 250cl-c
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
20 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
139 kg
163 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
18 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximately; note: some markets rate it at 17.3 hp)
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
20 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h
120 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary slightly by region and load)
Weight
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
163 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xsr125
8.0/10
"The smartest 125 you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+VVA engine surprisingly capable
+Premium retro looks hold up
Cons
−Highway riding genuinely punishing
−Replacement bodywork costs hurt
−Limited used market availability
Cfmoto 250cl-c
6.5/10
"Honest budget scrambler that delivers charm without pretending otherwise."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Bulletproof simple mechanicals
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Underwhelming suspension both ends
−Buzzy above 65mph
−Budget interior components throughout
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