Z125 vs CB125R vs MT-125

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Kawasaki Z125

Kawasaki

Ex-showroom

₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000

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Honda CB125R

Honda

Ex-showroom

₹75,000 - ₹110,000

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Yamaha MT-125

Yamaha

Ex-showroom

₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000

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Value check

Start with price: Kawasaki Z125 at ₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000; Honda CB125R at ₹75,000 - ₹110,000; Yamaha MT-125 at ₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000.

Body style

Compare dimensions and seating below to judge everyday practicality.

Powertrain

Use the detailed specifications below to compare performance and efficiency values.

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This page compares Kawasaki Z125, Honda CB125R, Yamaha MT-125 side by side so you can shortlist the best fit without opening multiple tabs.

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Starting Price

Different

Kawasaki Z125

₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000

Honda CB125R

₹75,000 - ₹110,000

Yamaha MT-125

₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000

Power

Different

Kawasaki Z125

15 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Honda CB125R

14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Yamaha MT-125

14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Torque

Different

Kawasaki Z125

11.7 Nm @ 7,700 rpm

Honda CB125R

11.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm

Yamaha MT-125

11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm

Mileage / Range

Different

Kawasaki Z125

40-45 kmpl (approx)

Honda CB125R

The certified mileage of Honda CB125R is 45.5 kmpl.

Yamaha MT-125

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

Length

Kawasaki Z125

1935 mm

Honda CB125R

2015 mm

Yamaha MT-125

1960 mm

Width

Kawasaki Z125

740 mm

Honda CB125R

820 mm

Yamaha MT-125

800 mm

Ground Clearance

Kawasaki Z125

185 mm

Honda CB125R

140 mm

Yamaha MT-125

160 mm

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 99 technical specs across 6 categories with 49 highlighted differences.

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Other Features

34 differences in this category

Other Features

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34 differences

Showing all specs in Other Features, with changed values marked.

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Digital

Honda CB125R

Digital

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Naked

Honda CB125R

Naked

Yamaha MT-125

Naked

Vehicle Overview

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Kawasaki Z125 is an engine restricted version of Z250, sharing the same design and equipment for better results. The model is powered by 15HP, 125cc engine, with liquid cooling and fuel injection as standard. The target audience will be developed markets with licensing restrictions for bikes carrying more displacement than 125cc. The same engine also does duty on Ninja 125, producing a similar output on the faired racer.

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Upcoming

Honda CB125R

Upcoming

Yamaha MT-125

Upcoming

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

37mm Telescopic Forks

Honda CB125R

41mm SFF-BP USD Forks

Yamaha MT-125

41mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks

Bore

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

58 mm

Honda CB125R

57.3 mm

Yamaha MT-125

52 mm

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

17-inch

Honda CB125R

17M/C x MT4.00

Yamaha MT-125

17-inch

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

185 mm

Honda CB125R

140 mm

Yamaha MT-125

160 mm

Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

BS6-Compliant

Honda CB125R

BS6-Compliant

Yamaha MT-125

BS6 Phase 2

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

The Nimblest Supernaked

Honda CB125R

Stripped for the Street

Yamaha MT-125

Darkness is the Next Level

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

LED

Honda CB125R

LED

Yamaha MT-125

LED

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Honda CB125R

Yamaha MT-125

ABS

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

2-Channel ABS

Honda CB125R

2-Channel ABS

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Clock

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Digital

Honda CB125R

Digital

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Front Wheel

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

17-inch

Honda CB125R

17M/C x MT3.00

Yamaha MT-125

17-inch

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Manual

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-125

Constant Mesh

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

120mm

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-125

110 mm

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Head Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

LED

Honda CB125R

LED

Yamaha MT-125

LED

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Odometer

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Digital

Honda CB125R

Digital

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

110mm

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-125

130 mm

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

11.7:1

Honda CB125R

11.3:1

Yamaha MT-125

11.2 : 1

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Honda CB125R

Yamaha MT-125

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Battery Type

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Honda CB125R

YTZ6V MF

Yamaha MT-125

Maintenance Free

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

130/70-17M/C 62S

Honda CB125R

150/60-R17 M/C 66H

Yamaha MT-125

140/70-17 M/C 66S

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

146 kg

Honda CB125R

130 kg

Yamaha MT-125

142 kg

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Digital

Honda CB125R

Digital

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Honda CB125R

Yamaha MT-125

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Kawasaki Z125 is expected to be priced around INR 1.40 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

Honda CB125R

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

Yamaha MT-125

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

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Mono-shock

Honda CB125R

Single-Damper with Preload Adjustment (Monoshock)

Yamaha MT-125

Swingarm, (Link Type Suspension)

Stroke

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

47.2 mm

Honda CB125R

48.4 mm

Yamaha MT-125

58.7 mm

Tachometer

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Analog

Honda CB125R

Digital

Yamaha MT-125

Digital

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

Honda CB125R

Yes

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

100/80-17M/C 52S

Honda CB125R

110/70-R17 M/C 54H

Yamaha MT-125

100/80-17 M/C 52S

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

1330 mm

Honda CB125R

1345 mm

Yamaha MT-125

1325 mm

Alternator

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

250W/5000rpm

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Build Quality

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

****

Yamaha MT-125

*****

Capacity

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

5Ah

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Cooling

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Liquid Cooling

Yamaha MT-125

Liquid Cooling

Value for Money

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

****

Yamaha MT-125

****

Voltage

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

12V

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Turning Circle

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

2.3 mtr

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

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

Yamaha MT-125

Icon Blue, Tech Black, Storm Fluo

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Steel Dimond Frame

Yamaha MT-125

Diamond

Top Speed

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Honda CB125R top speed is 120 kmph (approximate).

Yamaha MT-125

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

Valve System

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

DOHC

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

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

Yamaha MT-125

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

RPM/Gear Display

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Yes

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Wheel Size

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

17-inch

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Yes

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Trail

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

90.2 mm

Yamaha MT-125

95 mm

Turn Signal Light (Rear)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

LED

Yamaha MT-125

LED

Performance

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

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

Yamaha MT-125

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

Final Drive

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Chain

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Braking System

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

2-Channel ABS

Yamaha MT-125

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Caster

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

24.2º

Yamaha MT-125

26º

Turn Signal Light (Front)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

LED

Yamaha MT-125

LED

Security System

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

HISS

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

Clutch

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Wet, Multiplate with Coil Springs

Yamaha MT-125

Wet, Multiple Disc

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

50 g/km

Yamaha MT-125

48 g/km

Design

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

*****

Yamaha MT-125

****

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

14 secs

Yamaha MT-125

Not listed

India Launch Update

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Not listed

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.

Final transmission

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-125

Chain

Traction Control System

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-125

Yes

Ignition

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-125

TCI (Transistor Controlled Igniter)

Wheel Type

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-125

Alloys

Lubrication

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

Honda CB125R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-125

Wet Sump

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Z125 vs CB125R vs MT-125

Which is better among Kawasaki Z125, Honda CB125R and Yamaha MT-125?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Kawasaki Z125, Honda CB125R and Yamaha MT-125 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Kawasaki Z125, Honda CB125R and Yamaha MT-125 prices compare?

Based on the available data, Kawasaki Z125 is listed with ₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000, while Honda CB125R is listed with ₹75,000 - ₹110,000, while Yamaha MT-125 is listed with ₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for Kawasaki Z125, Honda CB125R and Yamaha MT-125?

The detailed specifications section on this page groups available values by category and highlights differences so you can compare all vehicles without opening multiple tabs.

Can I compare similar alternatives to Kawasaki Z125, Honda CB125R and Yamaha MT-125?

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