Yamaha MT-125 vs Kawasaki Ninja 125 vs Kawasaki Z125 Comparison

Updated: 30, Oct, 2023 05:35 AM

	Yamaha MT-125 Expected Price ₹ 1,20,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 6653 views All time: 1620915 views	Kawasaki Ninja 125 Expected Price ₹ 1,70,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 3070 views All time: 637742 views	Kawasaki Z125 Expected Price ₹ 1,40,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 1181 views All time: 283076 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	142 kg	148 kg	146 kg
	Ground Clearance
	160 mm	170 mm	185 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	10 litres	11 litres	11 litres
	Wheelbase
	1325 mm	1330 mm	1330 mm
	Overall Length
	1960 mm	1935 mm	1935 mm
	Overall Width
	800 mm	685 mm	740 mm
	Overall Height
	1065 mm	1075 mm	1015 mm
	Seat Height
	810 mm	785 mm	815 mm
	Engine Oil Capacity
	1.05 litres	NA	NA
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).	Kawasaki Ninja 125 mileage is expected to be around 45 kmpl.	40-45 kmpl (approx)
	Top Speed
	Yamaha MT-15 top speed is around 120 kmph (approximate).	Kawasaki Ninja 125 top speed is 120 kmph (approximate).	NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 125cc sports bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 13.0 seconds.	NA
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	125 cc	125 cc	125 cc
	Bore
	52 mm	58 mm	58 mm
	Stroke
	58.7 mm	47.2 mm	47.2 mm
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1	1
	Gearbox Type
	Constant Mesh	NA	Manual
	Compression Ratio
	11.2 : 1	11.7:1	11.7:1
	Engine Details
	125cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine	125cc, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke	125cc, Single Cylinder Engine
	Maximum Power
	14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm	15 HP @ 10,000 rpm	15 HP @ 10,000 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	11.7 Nm @ 7,700 rpm	11.7 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Clutch
	Wet, Multiple Disc	Wet Multi-Disc	NA
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooled	NA
	Lubrication
	Wet Sump	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	NA
	Fuel System
	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
	Ignition
	TCI (Transistor Controlled Igniter)	NA	NA
	Final transmission
	Chain	NA	NA
	Emission Norms
	BS6 Phase 2	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light

	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Analog
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	NA
	Similar Bikes
	Kawasaki Z125, KTM Duke 125, Suzuki GSX-S125, Honda CB125R, Aprilia Tuono 125	Yamaha R125, Suzuki GSX-R125, KTM RC 125, Honda CBR125R, Aprilia RS4 125	NA
	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.	2-Channel ABS, All-Digital Console, Vibrant Shades, Solid Build Quality	NA
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
			NA
	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	LED	NA	NA
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	LED	NA	NA
	Head Light
	LED	LED	LED
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	MF	MF
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
			NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 125cc sports bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 13.0 seconds.	NA
	Comfort
			NA
	Fuel Economy
			NA
	Features
			NA
	Build Quality
			NA
	Value for Money
			NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	292mm Hydraulic Single Disc	290mm Single Disc, Dual-Piston Caliper	290mm Single Disc
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	220mm Hydraulic Single Disc	220mm Single Disc, Dual Piston Caliper	220mm Single Disc
	Wheel Type
	Alloys	NA	NA
	Front Tyre
	100/80-17 M/C 52S	100/80-17 M/C 52S	100/80-17M/C 52S
	Rear Tyre
	140/70-17 M/C 66S	130/70-17 M/C 62S	130/70-17M/C 62S
	ABS
		2-Channel ABS	2-Channel ABS
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch	17-inch
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch	17-inch
	Traction Control System
		NA	NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	41mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks	37mm Telescopic Forks	37mm Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Swingarm, (Link Type Suspension)	Gas-Charged Shock with Adjustable Pre-Load	Mono-shock
	Frame (Chassis)
	Diamond	Tubular Diamond, Steel	NA
	Front Wheel Travel
	130 mm	110 mm	110mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	110 mm	120 mm	120mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Emission (Co2)
	48 g/km	66 g/km	NA
	Caster
	26º	NA	NA
	Trail
	95 mm	90 mm	NA
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Naked	Sports	Naked
	Official Tagline
	Darkness is the Next Level	Legends Start Here	The Nimblest Supernaked
	Bike Variant
	2024 Yamaha MT-125	2024 Kawasaki Ninja 125	2024 Kawasaki Z125
	Availability Status in India
	Upcoming	Upcoming	Upcoming
	Latest Price in India
	2024 Yamaha MT-125 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.20 lakh in India (ex-showroom).	2024 Kawasaki Ninja 125 price is expected to be around Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Kawasaki Z125 is expected to be priced around INR 1.40 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Icon Blue, Tech Black, Storm Fluo	Lime Green (KRT Edition), White/Black, All-Black	NA
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	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.	To date, Kawasaki has not announced anything officially regarding the launch of Ninja 125 in India. The entry-level sports bike is rumoured to launch in the Indian markets next year.	NA