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MT-125 vs CB125R

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Yamaha MT-125

Yamaha MT-125

Yamaha

Ex-showroom

₹1.20 L

Yamaha MT-15 mileage is 47.6 kmpl (company-claimed).
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Honda CB125R

Honda CB125R

Honda

Ex-showroom

₹1.10 L

The certified mileage of Honda CB125R is 45.5 kmpl.
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Value check

Start with price: Yamaha MT-125 at ₹1.20 L; Honda CB125R at ₹1.10 L.

Body style

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Powertrain

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Starting Price

Different

Yamaha MT-125

₹1.20 L

Honda CB125R

₹1.10 L

Power

Yamaha MT-125

14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Honda CB125R

14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Torque

Different

Yamaha MT-125

11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm

Honda CB125R

11.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm

Mileage / Range

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Yamaha MT-15 mileage is 47.6 kmpl (company-claimed).

Honda CB125R

The certified mileage of Honda CB125R is 45.5 kmpl.

Length

Yamaha MT-125

1960 mm

Honda CB125R

2015 mm

Width

Yamaha MT-125

800 mm

Honda CB125R

820 mm

Ground Clearance

Yamaha MT-125

160 mm

Honda CB125R

140 mm

Images

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Yamaha MT-125

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Honda CB125R

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 96 technical specs across 6 categories with 44 highlighted differences.

Total specs

96

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Differences found

44

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Other Features

30 differences in this category

Other Features
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30 differences

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Similar Bikes

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Kawasaki Z125, KTM Duke 125, Suzuki GSX-S125, Honda CB125R, Aprilia Tuono 125

Honda CB125R

KTM Duke 125, KTM RC 125, Yamaha R125, Yamaha MT-125, Kawasaki Z125, Kawasaki Ninja 125

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

100/80-17 M/C 52S

Honda CB125R

110/70-R17 M/C 54H

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

130 mm

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

6

Honda CB125R

6

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Tachometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Honda CB125R

Digital

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

48 g/km

Honda CB125R

50 g/km

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

LED

Honda CB125R

LED

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

17-inch

Honda CB125R

17M/C x MT4.00

Top Speed

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Yamaha MT-15 top speed is around 120 kmph (approximate).

Honda CB125R

Honda CB125R top speed is 120 kmph (approximate).

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Icon Blue, Tech Black, Storm Fluo

Honda CB125R

Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic, Matte Jeans Blue Metallic, Candy Chromosphere Red, Grey

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Yamaha MT-125 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.20 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

Honda CB125R

Honda CB125R is expected to be priced around Rs 1.10 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

Odometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Honda CB125R

Digital

Wheel Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Alloys

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

11.2 : 1

Honda CB125R

11.3:1

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

1325 mm

Honda CB125R

1345 mm

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Diamond

Honda CB125R

Steel Dimond Frame

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

1

Honda CB125R

1

Battery Type

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Maintenance Free

Honda CB125R

YTZ6V MF

Front Wheel

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

17-inch

Honda CB125R

17M/C x MT3.00

Turn Signal Light (Rear)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

LED

Honda CB125R

LED

Trail

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

95 mm

Honda CB125R

90.2 mm

Lubrication

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Wet Sump

Honda CB125R

Not listed

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Naked

Honda CB125R

Naked

Clock

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Honda CB125R

Digital

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Upcoming

Honda CB125R

Upcoming

Value for Money

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

****

Honda CB125R

****

Stroke

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

58.7 mm

Honda CB125R

48.4 mm

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Swingarm, (Link Type Suspension)

Honda CB125R

Single-Damper with Preload Adjustment (Monoshock)

Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

BS6 Phase 2

Honda CB125R

BS6-Compliant

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Constant Mesh

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Head Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

LED

Honda CB125R

LED

Performance

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

****

Honda CB125R

In terms of performance, the 125cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 seconds.

ABS

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Honda CB125R

2-Channel ABS

Turn Signal Light (Front)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

LED

Honda CB125R

LED

Caster

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

26º

Honda CB125R

24.2º

Cooling

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Liquid Cooling

Honda CB125R

Liquid Cooling

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Honda CB125R

Digital

Braking System

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Honda CB125R

2-Channel ABS

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

160 mm

Honda CB125R

140 mm

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Build Quality

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

*****

Honda CB125R

****

Bore

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

52 mm

Honda CB125R

57.3 mm

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

41mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks

Honda CB125R

41mm SFF-BP USD Forks

Final transmission

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Chain

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Darkness is the Next Level

Honda CB125R

Stripped for the Street

India Launch Update

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

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.

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Design

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

****

Honda CB125R

*****

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

140/70-17 M/C 66S

Honda CB125R

150/60-R17 M/C 66H

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

110 mm

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Clutch

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Wet, Multiple Disc

Honda CB125R

Wet, Multiplate with Coil Springs

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Honda CB125R

Digital

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Yamaha MT-125

Honda CB125R

Honda CB125R

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

142 kg

Honda CB125R

130 kg

Traction Control System

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Ignition

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

TCI (Transistor Controlled Igniter)

Honda CB125R

Not listed

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

14 secs

Alternator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

250W/5000rpm

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Yes

Capacity

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

5Ah

Voltage

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

12V

Turning Circle

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

2.3 mtr

Valve System

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

DOHC

RPM/Gear Display

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Yes

Wheel Size

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

17-inch

Final Drive

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Chain

Security System

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

HISS
Fuel & Efficiency
7 visible specs
3 differences

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Fuel Economy

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Yamaha MT-125

****

Honda CB125R

****

Fuel System

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Electronic Fuel Injection

Honda CB125R

PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection

Fuel Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Honda CB125R

Digital

Mileage

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Yamaha MT-15 mileage is 47.6 kmpl (company-claimed).

Honda CB125R

The certified mileage of Honda CB125R is 45.5 kmpl.

Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Yamaha MT-125

10 litres

Honda CB125R

10.1 litres

Fuel Type

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Petrol

Honda CB125R

Petrol

Fuel Consumption Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Yes
Dimensions
4 visible specs
4 differences

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Seat Height

Dimensions

Different

Yamaha MT-125

810 mm

Honda CB125R

816 mm

Overall Height

Dimensions

Different

Yamaha MT-125

1065 mm

Honda CB125R

1055 mm

Overall Width

Dimensions

Different

Yamaha MT-125

800 mm

Honda CB125R

820 mm

Overall Length

Dimensions

Different

Yamaha MT-125

1960 mm

Honda CB125R

2015 mm
Engine & Performance
6 visible specs
4 differences

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Maximum Torque

Engine & Performance

Different

Yamaha MT-125

11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm

Honda CB125R

11.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm

Maximum Power

Engine & Performance

Same

Yamaha MT-125

14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Honda CB125R

14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Engine Details

Engine & Performance

Different

Yamaha MT-125

125cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine

Honda CB125R

124.9cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC Single Cylinder Engine

Engine cc (Displacement)

Engine & Performance

Different

Yamaha MT-125

125 cc

Honda CB125R

124.9 cc

Engine Oil Capacity

Engine & Performance

Different

Yamaha MT-125

1.05 litres

Honda CB125R

1.5 litres

Engine Kill Switch

Engine & Performance

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Yes
Comfort & Convenience
3 visible specs
1 differences

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Comfort

Comfort & Convenience

Same

Yamaha MT-125

****

Honda CB125R

****

Key Features

Comfort & Convenience

Different

Yamaha MT-125

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.

Honda CB125R

LCD Instrument Display, Full LED Lighting, USD Front Forks, All-Digital Console, Liquid-Cooled Engine, 2-Channel ABS, Excellent Mileage

Features

Comfort & Convenience

Same

Yamaha MT-125

****

Honda CB125R

****
Safety
2 visible specs
2 differences

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Rear Brake

Safety

Different

Yamaha MT-125

220mm Hydraulic Single Disc

Honda CB125R

220mm Disc with Hydraulic Single-Piston Brake Caliper

Front Brake

Safety

Different

Yamaha MT-125

292mm Hydraulic Single Disc

Honda CB125R

296mm Disc with Hydraulic Dual-Piston Brake Caliper and Radial Mount Nissin 4-Piston Caliper

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which is better among Yamaha MT-125 and Honda CB125R?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Yamaha MT-125 and Honda CB125R by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Yamaha MT-125 and Honda CB125R prices compare?

Based on the available data, Yamaha MT-125 is listed with ₹1.20 L, while Honda CB125R is listed with ₹1.10 L. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for Yamaha MT-125 and Honda CB125R?

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