Yamaha YZF-R125 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Overview - Yamaha YZF-R125 2021 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R125 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Yamaha YZF-R125 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52 mm	Bore	77.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	12.4 Nm	Torque	98.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,200 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.2
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	124.7 ccm	Displacement	953 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	680 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,355 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 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

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki did well to rethink and rebuild the Z1000 from the ground up. It was given a dark soul whose roots lie in the (un)good old days, but it seems more genuine and cohesive thanks to its independent development. Kawa did justice to itself and the wishes of its customers to a high degree. All in all, a courageous product for courageous riders.

Relatively much power

powerful appearance

much comfort

optimal chassis

acceptable price.

Uncontrollable instrument unit

partial manual force present.