Yamaha YZF-R125 2017 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Yamaha YZF-R125 2017

Yamaha YZF-R125 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

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Overview - Yamaha YZF-R125 2017 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Yamaha YZF-R125 2017

Yamaha YZF-R125 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R125 2017 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Yamaha YZF-R125 2017
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore52 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque12.2 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio10.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement124.7 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,015 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth660 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight970 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,355 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height818 mmSeat Height790 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.8 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZF-R125 2017

Yamaha YZF-R125 2017

Friends of real supersports bikes listen up, because the Yamaha YZF-R125 could be just the right bike for you in the A1 class. The Yamaha focuses entirely on a sporty appearance, which is not only evident in the R6-like look, but can also be felt in the seating position. The load on the wrists is super-sporty and the knee angle is sharp - perhaps too sharp for tall riders. In return, the YZF-R125 rewards not only with a cool appearance, but also with a very potent engine and a confidence-inspiring chassis that invites high cornering speeds.

powerful engine

sporty seating position

confidence-inspiring ride

high-quality workmanship

Unsuitable for tall riders

More uncomfortable than the competition

Brake could be more toxic

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Save the sport tourer! With the Ninja 650, Kawasaki has created an exemplary representative of this class and (hopefully) solved the problem of the new generation. The stable chassis and the decent two-cylinder will delight beginners and advanced riders alike, even at a brisker pace. The front brake is a little too well intentioned, lacking a transparent pressure point despite basically good braking performance. Another plus is the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, as well as the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Ninja models.

one of the last of its kind

powerful two-cylinder

comfortable seat suitable for touring

compact dimensions

beginner-friendly seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

sporty look

Overall too dainty for tall riders

Front brake pressure point

Limited suitability for touring with two people

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