Yamaha MT-125 vs Kawasaki Z125 Comparison

Updated: 30, Oct, 2023 05:35 AM

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₹ 1,20,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
142 kg146 kg
Ground Clearance
160 mm185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 litres11 litres
Wheelbase
1325 mm1330 mm
Overall Length
1960 mm1935 mm
Overall Width
800 mm740 mm
Overall Height
1065 mm1015 mm
Seat Height
810 mm815 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
1.05 litresNA

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).40-45 kmpl (approx)
Top Speed
Yamaha MT-15 top speed is around 120 kmph (approximate).NA
Performance
In terms of performance, the 125cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 seconds.NA

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
125 cc125 cc
Bore
52 mm58 mm
Stroke
58.7 mm47.2 mm
Number of Cylinders
11
Gearbox Type
Constant MeshManual
Compression Ratio
11.2 : 111.7:1
Engine Details
125cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine125cc, Single Cylinder Engine
Maximum Power
14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm15 HP @ 10,000 rpm
Maximum Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm11.7 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Number of Gears
66
Clutch
Wet, Multiple DiscNA
Cooling
Liquid CoolingNA
Lubrication
Wet SumpNA
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel InjectionFuel 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
DigitalAnalog
Trip Meter
DigitalDigital
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Clock
DigitalDigital
Odometer
DigitalDigital

KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS

Braking System
2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)NA
Similar Bikes
Kawasaki Z125, KTM Duke 125, Suzuki GSX-S125, Honda CB125R, Aprilia Tuono 125NA
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.NA

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
NA
Turn Signal Light (Front)
LEDNA
Turn Signal Light (Rear)
LEDNA
Head Light
LEDLED
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMF
Tail Light
LEDLED

MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW

Design
NA
Performance
In terms of performance, the 125cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 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 Disc290mm Single Disc
Alloy Wheels
Rear Brake
220mm Hydraulic Single Disc220mm Single Disc
Wheel Type
AlloysNA
Front Tyre
100/80-17 M/C 52S100/80-17M/C 52S
Rear Tyre
140/70-17 M/C 66S130/70-17M/C 62S
ABS
2-Channel ABS
Front Wheel
17-inch17-inch
Rear Wheel
17-inch17-inch
Traction Control System
NA

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
41mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks37mm Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Swingarm, (Link Type Suspension)Mono-shock
Frame (Chassis)
DiamondNA
Front Wheel Travel
130 mm110mm
Rear Wheel Travel
110 mm120mm

Miscellaneous Information

Emission (Co2)
48 g/kmNA
Caster
26ºNA
Trail
95 mmNA

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
NakedNaked
Official Tagline
Darkness is the Next LevelThe Nimblest Supernaked
Bike Variant
2024 Yamaha MT-1252024 Kawasaki Z125
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 Kawasaki Z125 is expected to be priced around INR 1.40 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
Colour Options
Icon Blue, Tech Black, Storm FluoNA
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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