Yamaha Ybr 125 vs Honda Blade 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Ybr 125 vs Honda Blade 125. Yamaha Ybr 125: 9.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Blade 125: approximately 9.3 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimate based on regional specs) hp, approximately 101–107 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by market variant) weight, top speed approximately 110–115 km/h (estimated; may vary by market variant), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Ybr 125
Honda Blade 125
Horsepower (hp)
9.8 hp
9.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.1 Nm
10.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
121 kg
101 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
9.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
approximately 9.3 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimate based on regional specs)
Torque
10.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
approximately 10.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimate based on regional specs)
Top Speed
110 km/h
approximately 110–115 km/h (estimated; may vary by market variant)
Weight
121 kg (wet/curb weight)
approximately 101–107 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by market variant)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
approximately 1.8–2.2 L/100km (45–55 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Ybr 125
7.5/10
"The most dependable commuter £2,000 can realistically buy you."
Pros
+Indestructible engine, genuinely bulletproof
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Parts dirt cheap everywhere
Cons
−Utterly zero riding excitement
−Soft brakes need immediate upgrade
−Cheap plastics crack easily
Honda Blade 125
7.5/10
"The dependable workhorse that rarely disappoints sensible urban riders."
Pros
+Honda reliability, bulletproof reputation
+Excellent fuel economy returns
+Strong parts availability everywhere
Cons
−Suspension too soft, wallows
−Brakes lack real bite
−Chain wears faster than expected
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