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YZF-R125 vs Ninja 125

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Yamaha YZF-R125

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yamaha

Ex-showroom

₹1.25 L

As reported by Yamaha UK, the certified mileage of R125 is 48 kmpl.
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Kawasaki Ninja 125

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Kawasaki

Ex-showroom

₹1.70 L

Kawasaki Ninja 125 mileage is expected to be around 45 kmpl.
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Value check

Start with price: Yamaha YZF-R125 at ₹1.25 L; Kawasaki Ninja 125 at ₹1.70 L.

Body style

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Powertrain

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Starting Price

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

₹1.25 L

Kawasaki Ninja 125

₹1.70 L

Power

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

15 HP @ 10000 rpm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

15 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Torque

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

11.5 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

11.7 Nm @ 7,700 rpm

Mileage / Range

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

As reported by Yamaha UK, the certified mileage of R125 is 48 kmpl.

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Kawasaki Ninja 125 mileage is expected to be around 45 kmpl.

Length

Yamaha YZF-R125

1990 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

1935 mm

Width

Yamaha YZF-R125

715 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

685 mm

Ground Clearance

Yamaha YZF-R125

160 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

170 mm

Images

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Yamaha YZF-R125

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Kawasaki Ninja 125

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 93 technical specs across 6 categories with 39 highlighted differences.

Total specs

93

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Other Features

27 differences in this category

Other Features
71 visible specs
27 differences

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Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes

Final transmission

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Chain

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Not listed

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

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

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yamaha R125, Suzuki GSX-R125, KTM RC 125, Honda CBR125R, Aprilia RS4 125

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

140/70-17 M/C

Kawasaki Ninja 125

130/70-17 M/C 62S

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

15.2 secs

Kawasaki Ninja 125

13 secs

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

160 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

170 mm

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

110 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

120 mm

Clutch

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

Wet, Multiple Disc

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Wet Multi-Disc

Bore

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

52 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

58 mm

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Digital

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Digital

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

Feed Your Hunger

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Legends Start Here

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

LED

Kawasaki Ninja 125

LED

Traction Control System

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Not listed

Performance

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

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

Kawasaki Ninja 125

****

Ignition

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

TCI (Digital)

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Not listed

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes

Braking System

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Kawasaki Ninja 125

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

144 kg

Kawasaki Ninja 125

148 kg

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

100/80-17 M/C

Kawasaki Ninja 125

100/80-17 M/C 52S

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

6

Kawasaki Ninja 125

6

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

130 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

110 mm

Tachometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Digital

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Digital

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

11.2 : 1

Kawasaki Ninja 125

11.7:1

Position Lamp

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

LED

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Not listed

Build Quality

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

****

Kawasaki Ninja 125

****

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

17-inch

Kawasaki Ninja 125

17-inch

Top Speed

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

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

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Kawasaki Ninja 125 top speed is 120 kmph (approximate).

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

Tech Black, Icon Blue

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Lime Green (KRT Edition), White/Black, All-Black

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes

Odometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Digital

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Digital

Design

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

****

Kawasaki Ninja 125

****

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

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

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Kawasaki Ninja 125 price is expected to be around Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

Steel Deltabox

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Tubular Diamond, Steel

Head Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

LED

Kawasaki Ninja 125

LED

Front Wheel

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

17-inch

Kawasaki Ninja 125

17-inch

Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Not listed

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

1325 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

1330 mm

Trail

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

95 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

90 mm

Lubrication

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

Wet Sump

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

1

Kawasaki Ninja 125

1

Clock

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Digital

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Digital

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Constant Mesh

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Not listed

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yes

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Upcoming

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Upcoming

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

Monoshock

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Gas-Charged Shock with Adjustable Pre-Load

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Sports

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Sports

Emission Norms

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

BS6-Compliant

Kawasaki Ninja 125

BS6-Compliant

Battery Type

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

Maintenance Free

Kawasaki Ninja 125

MF

ABS

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

2-Channel ABS

Kawasaki Ninja 125

2-Channel ABS

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

47 g/km

Kawasaki Ninja 125

66 g/km

Caster

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

26º

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Not listed

Cooling

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

Liquid Cooling

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Liquid Cooled

Stroke

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

58.7 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

47.2 mm

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Digital

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Digital

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yamaha YZF-R125

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

41mm USD Telescopic Forks

Kawasaki Ninja 125

37mm Telescopic Forks

Final Drive

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Chain

Final Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

3.500 (56/16)

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes

Primary Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

2.966 (86/29)

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes

India Launch Update

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 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.

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes

Valves Per Cylinder

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

4

Gear Ratios

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

1st 2.833 (34/12), 2nd 1.875 (30/16), 3rd 1.444 (26/18), 4th 1.208 (29/24), 5th 1.056 (19/18), 6th 0.962 (25/26)

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes

Valve System

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

DOHC

Value for Money

Other Features

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

****
Comfort & Convenience
3 visible specs
1 differences

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Comfort

Comfort & Convenience

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

****

Kawasaki Ninja 125

****

Key Features

Comfort & Convenience

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

Some of the key Yamaha YZF-R125 features include - R1-inspired 5-inch TFT Instrument Console, Smartphone Connectivity via CCU with Bluetooth, New R1-type Handlebar Crown and Switches, R7-inspired LED Headlights and Position Lights, Dynamic Next Generation Yamaha Racing Design, Traction Control System, Deltabox Frame and Aluminum Swingarm, Michelin Pilot Street Rear Tyre, Sporty Riding Position.

Kawasaki Ninja 125

2-Channel ABS, All-Digital Console, Vibrant Shades, Solid Build Quality

Features

Comfort & Convenience

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

****

Kawasaki Ninja 125

****
Engine & Performance
6 visible specs
3 differences

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Engine Oil Capacity

Engine & Performance

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

1.15 litres

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Not listed

Engine cc (Displacement)

Engine & Performance

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

125 cc

Kawasaki Ninja 125

125 cc

Maximum Torque

Engine & Performance

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

11.5 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

11.7 Nm @ 7,700 rpm

Maximum Power

Engine & Performance

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

15 HP @ 10000 rpm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

15 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Engine Details

Engine & Performance

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

125cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, SOHC Engine

Kawasaki Ninja 125

125cc, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke

Engine Kill Switch

Engine & Performance

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes
Dimensions
4 visible specs
4 differences

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Overall Length

Dimensions

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

1990 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

1935 mm

Seat Height

Dimensions

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

820 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

785 mm

Overall Height

Dimensions

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

1145 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

1075 mm

Overall Width

Dimensions

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

715 mm

Kawasaki Ninja 125

685 mm
Fuel & Efficiency
7 visible specs
2 differences

Showing all specs in Fuel & Efficiency, with changed values marked.

Fuel Type

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Petrol

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Petrol

Fuel System

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

Electronic Fuel Injection

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Fuel Injection

Fuel Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Digital

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Digital

Fuel Economy

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

****

Kawasaki Ninja 125

****

Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

11 litres

Kawasaki Ninja 125

11 litres

Mileage

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

As reported by Yamaha UK, the certified mileage of R125 is 48 kmpl.

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Kawasaki Ninja 125 mileage is expected to be around 45 kmpl.

Low Fuel Warning Light

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Yamaha YZF-R125

Not listed

Kawasaki Ninja 125

Yes
Safety
2 visible specs
2 differences

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Rear Brake

Safety

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

220mm Single Disc

Kawasaki Ninja 125

220mm Single Disc, Dual Piston Caliper

Front Brake

Safety

Different

Yamaha YZF-R125

292mm Single Disc

Kawasaki Ninja 125

290mm Single Disc, Dual-Piston Caliper

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Common questions about YZF-R125 vs Ninja 125

Which is better among Yamaha YZF-R125 and Kawasaki Ninja 125?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Yamaha YZF-R125 and Kawasaki Ninja 125 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Yamaha YZF-R125 and Kawasaki Ninja 125 prices compare?

Based on the available data, Yamaha YZF-R125 is listed with ₹1.25 L, while Kawasaki Ninja 125 is listed with ₹1.70 L. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

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