Yamaha YZF-R125 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2023

Yamaha YZF-R125 2018

Yamaha YZF-R125 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2023

Kawasaki Z900 2023

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Overview - Yamaha YZF-R125 2018 vs Kawasaki Z900 2023

Yamaha YZF-R125 2018

Yamaha YZF-R125 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2023

Kawasaki Z900 2023

Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R125 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2023

Yamaha YZF-R125 2018
Kawasaki Z900 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore52 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke58.6 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque12.2 NmTorque98.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio11.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement124.7 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeDouble cradle

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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,015 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth660 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight970 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,355 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height818 mmSeat Height795 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZF-R125 2018

Yamaha YZF-R125 2018

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 Z900 2023

Kawasaki Z900 2023

The Kawasaki Z900 may not be up to scratch when it comes to modern, lean angle-dependent electronic features, but it's relatively cheap and you shouldn't underestimate the fan base of the good old inline four - the Z900 is one of the cheapest ways to own such a great engine with just under a litre of displacement in a sporty naked bike! The higher weight is noticeable, but not massively annoying, because the handling and stability are quite alright. In terms of "outdated" electronics, the most annoying thing is the missing shift assistant, which is not even available as an option. Overall, however, the Z900 is a great naked bike with a great price-performance ratio.

Light and natural handling with high stability

silky engine with full pull from low revs

high chassis transparency, great feedback

seating position with feel-good factor

absolutely fair price.

Relatively cumbersome operation of the menu

no slope-dependent assistance systems

high weight

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