Yamaha Yzf-r125 vs Cfmoto 250sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r125 vs Cfmoto 250sr. Yamaha Yzf-r125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Cfmoto 250sr: 26 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 140 km/h under ideal conditions), Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r125
Cfmoto 250sr
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
26 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
166 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
26 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
22 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
135 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 140 km/h under ideal conditions)
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approx. 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r125
8.0/10
"The smartest used 125 buy if you inspect it properly."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha build quality
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Exhaust corrosion issues pre-2019
−Power cliff below 6k rpm
−Seat comfort deteriorates fast
Cfmoto 250sr
6.8/10
"A genuinely stylish learner that rewards careful pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Sharp sportbike styling
+Smooth parallel-twin engine
+Excellent used value
Cons
−Patchy parts availability
−Early QC inconsistency
−Resale value drops fast
Top 10 Accessories
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