Yamaha Yzf-r125 vs Yamaha R15 V3
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r125 vs Yamaha R15 V3. 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 R15 V3: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~135 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r125
Yamaha R15 V3
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
142 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
~135 km/h
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approx. 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 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 R15 V3
8.2/10
"The best 150cc motorcycle money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Chassis punches well above class
+VVA engine surprisingly rev-happy
+Slipper clutch is genuinely premium
Cons
−Ergonomics punish longer rides
−Fairings crack, scratch easily
−Tiny fuel tank range
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