Yamaha Yzf-r125 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r125 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. 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. Kawasaki Ninja 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r125
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approx. 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
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
Kawasaki Ninja 300
8.0/10
"The benchmark used starter bike that actually delivers on its promise."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely sorted chassis dynamics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Drop damage extremely common
−Rev-hungry above 8,000rpm
−Rear brake feels wooden
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
