Yamaha MT-125 vs Honda CB125R Comparison

Updated: 27, Oct, 2023 04:27 AM

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₹ 1,20,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
142 kg130 kg
Ground Clearance
160 mm140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 litres10.1 litres
Wheelbase
1325 mm1345 mm
Overall Length
1960 mm2015 mm
Overall Width
800 mm820 mm
Overall Height
1065 mm1055 mm
Seat Height
810 mm816 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
1.05 litres1.5 litres

COMFORT FEATURES

Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
Step-up Seat/Split Seat
Pillion Grabrail

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED

Mileage
Yamaha MT-15 mileage is 47.6 kmpl (company-claimed).The certified mileage of Honda CB125R is 45.5 kmpl.
Top Speed
Yamaha MT-15 top speed is around 120 kmph (approximate).Honda CB125R top speed is 120 kmph (approximate).
Performance
In terms of performance, the 125cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 seconds.In terms of performance, the 125cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 seconds.

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
125 cc124.9 cc
Bore
52 mm57.3 mm
Stroke
58.7 mm48.4 mm
Number of Cylinders
11
Gearbox Type
Constant MeshNA
Compression Ratio
11.2 : 111.3:1
Engine Details
125cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine124.9cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC Single Cylinder Engine
Maximum Power
14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm
Maximum Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm11.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Number of Gears
66
Clutch
Wet, Multiple DiscWet, Multiplate with Coil Springs
Cooling
Liquid CoolingLiquid Cooling
Lubrication
Wet SumpNA
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel InjectionPGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition
TCI (Transistor Controlled Igniter)NA
Final transmission
ChainNA
Emission Norms
BS6 Phase 2BS6-Compliant

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

ABS Light
Fuel Gauge
DigitalDigital
Tachometer
DigitalDigital
Trip Meter
DigitalDigital
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Clock
DigitalDigital
Odometer
DigitalDigital

KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS

Braking System
2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)2-Channel ABS
Similar Bikes
Kawasaki Z125, KTM Duke 125, Suzuki GSX-S125, Honda CB125R, Aprilia Tuono 125KTM Duke 125, KTM RC 125, Yamaha R125, Yamaha MT-125, Kawasaki Z125, Kawasaki Ninja 125
Key Features
Sophisticated Negative LCD Instruments, Dual Slant-Eye Positions LED Headlight, Assist and Slipper Clutch, 125cc EU5 Engine with Variable Valve Actuation, Sporty Deltabox Frame and Aluminium Swingarm, Modern and Aggressive Body Design.LCD Instrument Display, Full LED Lighting, USD Front Forks, All-Digital Console, Liquid-Cooled Engine, 2-Channel ABS, Excellent Mileage

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
Turn Signal Light (Front)
LEDLED
Turn Signal Light (Rear)
LEDLED
Head Light
LEDLED
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeYTZ6V MF
Tail Light
LEDLED

MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW

Design
Performance
In terms of performance, the 125cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 seconds.In terms of performance, the 125cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 seconds.
Comfort
Fuel Economy
Features
Build Quality
Value for Money

BRAKES AND TYRES

Tubeless Tyres
Front Brake
292mm Hydraulic Single Disc296mm Disc with Hydraulic Dual-Piston Brake Caliper and Radial Mount Nissin 4-Piston Caliper
Alloy Wheels
Rear Brake
220mm Hydraulic Single Disc220mm Disc with Hydraulic Single-Piston Brake Caliper
Wheel Type
AlloysNA
Front Tyre
100/80-17 M/C 52S110/70-R17 M/C 54H
Rear Tyre
140/70-17 M/C 66S150/60-R17 M/C 66H
ABS
2-Channel ABS
Front Wheel
17-inch17M/C x MT3.00
Rear Wheel
17-inch17M/C x MT4.00
Traction Control System
NA

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
41mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks41mm SFF-BP USD Forks
Rear Suspension
Swingarm, (Link Type Suspension)Single-Damper with Preload Adjustment (Monoshock)
Frame (Chassis)
DiamondSteel Dimond Frame
Front Wheel Travel
130 mmNA
Rear Wheel Travel
110 mmNA

Miscellaneous Information

Emission (Co2)
48 g/km50 g/km
Caster
26º24.2º
Trail
95 mm90.2 mm

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
NakedNaked
Official Tagline
Darkness is the Next LevelStripped for the Street
Bike Variant
2024 Yamaha MT-1252024 Honda CB125R
Availability Status in India
UpcomingUpcoming
Latest Price in India
2024 Yamaha MT-125 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.20 lakh in India (ex-showroom).2024 Honda CB125R is expected to be priced around Rs 1.10 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
Colour Options
Icon Blue, Tech Black, Storm FluoMat Gunpowder Black Metallic, Matte Jeans Blue Metallic, Candy Chromosphere Red, Grey
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
India Launch Update
As of now, Yamaha has no official plans to launch the MT-125 in India. If it comes, it would be competing with the likes of KTM Duke 125.NA

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