Yamaha Yzf-r125 vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r125 vs Yamaha Fazer 250. 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. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r125
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approx. 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
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