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MT-125 vs YZF-R125

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Yamaha MT-125

Yamaha MT-125

Yamaha

Ex-showroom

₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000

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Yamaha YZF-R125

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yamaha

Ex-showroom

₹125,000 - ₹128,000

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Value check

Start with price: Yamaha MT-125 at ₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000; Yamaha YZF-R125 at ₹125,000 - ₹128,000.

Body style

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Powertrain

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Starting Price

Different

Yamaha MT-125

₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000

Yamaha YZF-R125

₹125,000 - ₹128,000

Power

Different

Yamaha MT-125

14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Yamaha YZF-R125

15 HP @ 10000 rpm

Torque

Different

Yamaha MT-125

11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm

Yamaha YZF-R125

11.5 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Mileage / Range

Different

Yamaha MT-125

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

Yamaha YZF-R125

In terms of performance, the 125cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 15.3 seconds.

Length

Yamaha MT-125

1960 mm

Yamaha YZF-R125

1990 mm

Width

Yamaha MT-125

800 mm

Yamaha YZF-R125

715 mm

Ground Clearance

Yamaha MT-125

160 mm

Yamaha YZF-R125

160 mm

Images

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Yamaha MT-125

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 86 technical specs across 6 categories with 32 highlighted differences.

Total specs

86

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Differences found

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Other Features

19 differences in this category

Other Features
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19 differences

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Wheelbase

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

1325 mm

Yamaha YZF-R125

1325 mm

Wheel Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Alloys

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

11.2 : 1

Yamaha YZF-R125

11.2 : 1

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

1

Yamaha YZF-R125

1

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Diamond

Yamaha YZF-R125

Steel Deltabox

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Maintenance Free

Yamaha YZF-R125

Maintenance Free

Front Wheel

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

17-inch

Yamaha YZF-R125

17-inch

Turn Signal Light (Rear)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

LED

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Trail

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

95 mm

Yamaha YZF-R125

95 mm

Lubrication

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Wet Sump

Yamaha YZF-R125

Wet Sump

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Naked

Yamaha YZF-R125

Sports

Clock

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Yamaha YZF-R125

Digital

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Upcoming

Yamaha YZF-R125

Upcoming

Value for Money

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

****

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Stroke

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

58.7 mm

Yamaha YZF-R125

58.7 mm

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Swingarm, (Link Type Suspension)

Yamaha YZF-R125

Monoshock

Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

BS6 Phase 2

Yamaha YZF-R125

BS6-Compliant

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Constant Mesh

Yamaha YZF-R125

Constant Mesh

Head Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

LED

Yamaha YZF-R125

LED

Performance

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

****

Yamaha YZF-R125

In terms of performance, the 125cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 15.3 seconds.

ABS

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Yamaha YZF-R125

2-Channel ABS

Turn Signal Light (Front)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

LED

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Caster

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

26º

Yamaha YZF-R125

26º

Cooling

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Liquid Cooling

Yamaha YZF-R125

Liquid Cooling

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Yamaha YZF-R125

Digital

Braking System

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Yamaha YZF-R125

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Build Quality

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

*****

Yamaha YZF-R125

****

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

160 mm

Yamaha YZF-R125

160 mm

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

41mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks

Yamaha YZF-R125

41mm USD Telescopic Forks

Bore

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

52 mm

Yamaha YZF-R125

52 mm

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Darkness is the Next Level

Yamaha YZF-R125

Feed Your Hunger

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.

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Final transmission

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Chain

Yamaha YZF-R125

Chain

Design

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

****

Yamaha YZF-R125

****

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

140/70-17 M/C 66S

Yamaha YZF-R125

140/70-17 M/C

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

110 mm

Yamaha YZF-R125

110 mm

Clutch

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Wet, Multiple Disc

Yamaha YZF-R125

Wet, Multiple Disc

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Yamaha YZF-R125

Digital

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Yamaha MT-125

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yamaha YZF-R125

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

142 kg

Yamaha YZF-R125

144 kg

Traction Control System

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Ignition

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

TCI (Transistor Controlled Igniter)

Yamaha YZF-R125

TCI (Digital)

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

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

Yamaha YZF-R125

Kawasaki Ninja 125, Honda CBR125R, KTM RC 125, Aprilia RS 125, Suzuki GSX-R125

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

100/80-17 M/C 52S

Yamaha YZF-R125

100/80-17 M/C

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

130 mm

Yamaha YZF-R125

130 mm

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

6

Yamaha YZF-R125

6

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Tachometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Yamaha YZF-R125

Digital

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

48 g/km

Yamaha YZF-R125

47 g/km

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

LED

Yamaha YZF-R125

LED

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

17-inch

Yamaha YZF-R125

17-inch

Top Speed

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

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

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yamaha YZF-R125 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated).

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-125

Icon Blue, Tech Black, Storm Fluo

Yamaha YZF-R125

Tech Black, Icon Blue

Odometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Yamaha YZF-R125

Digital

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).

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yamaha YZF-R125 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.25 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

Position Lamp

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Yamaha YZF-R125

LED

Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Yamaha YZF-R125

15.2 secs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MT-125 vs YZF-R125

Which is better among Yamaha MT-125 and Yamaha YZF-R125?

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 Yamaha YZF-R125 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Yamaha MT-125 and Yamaha YZF-R125 prices compare?

Based on the available data, Yamaha MT-125 is listed with ₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000, while Yamaha YZF-R125 is listed with ₹125,000 - ₹128,000. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for Yamaha MT-125 and Yamaha YZF-R125?

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