Yamaha YZF-R125 2021 vs. BMW F 900 R 2022

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

BMW F 900 R 2022

Overview - Yamaha YZF-R125 2021 vs BMW F 900 R 2022

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

BMW F 900 R 2022

Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R125 2021 compared to BMW F 900 R 2022

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

BMW F 900 R 2022

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

BMW F 900 R 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52 mm	Bore	86 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	12.4 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	13.1
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	124.7 ccm	Displacement	895 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Travel	Travel	114 mm	Travel	142 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	25 degree	Rake	60.5 degree
Trail	Trail	89 mm	Trail	114.3 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	292 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	1,955 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	680 mm	Width	815 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,355 mm	Wheelbase	1,518 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	142 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

The Yamaha YZF-R125 in the 2019 version makes journalists' lives difficult. You search and search for a fault, but can't find one - simply frustrating! Because the 15 hp single-cylinder with variable valve timing (VVA) performs excellently and is undoubtedly one of the best power units in the 125cc class. The handling is convincing in everyday life as well as on the racetrack, even if the chassis shows its sporty side on bumps. But we are on a super sports bike, so that is not a serious point of criticism. Maybe I need to ride the R125 for a few weeks to find its Achilles heel after all....

excellent engine

cool looks

sporty chassis

very potent on the racetrack

very good supersport package

unfortunately nothing

BMW F 900 R 2022

The BMW F 900 R is a full-grown motorbike. 895 cc, 105 hp and 92 Nm smell of versatility. The F 900 R fulfils this promise completely. The motorbike, including electronics and components, does a great job in every situation. But of all things, the heart of the bike, the engine and transmission unit, does not shine in premium gloss.

Great cockpit and functional connectivity

Extensive electronics can be operated logically

Very accessible but still very casual handling

Motorcycle rides bland and reserved but also wild and sporty when needed

Pleasant seating position

Wide choice of equipment and configuration options

Low and high seat options available

Suspension allows wide range of use - comfortable but also direct and precise.

Gearstick a little stiff - with and without quickshifter

Engine runs a little rough and exudes little elegance at the top

Poor splash guard at the rear