Honda CB125R 2023 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2020

Honda CB125R 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Overview - Honda CB125R 2023 vs Yamaha MT-09 2020

Honda CB125R 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2020

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Technical Specifications Honda CB125R 2023 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2020

Honda CB125R 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Honda CB125R 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	57.3 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	48.4 mm	Stroke	59.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	11.6 Nm	Torque	87.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	24.2 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	90.19 mm	Trail	103 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	296 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Quickshifter, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,015 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	815 mm
Height	Height	1,055 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,345 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	816 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	130 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	10.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB125R 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Riding fast is possible, but exhausting. The high handlebars are counterproductive on the race track and require a lot of physical effort. The MT-09 can't keep up with the Street Triple R, even with WP suspension.

Powerful engine with plenty of torque

Fine control of traction control

No blipper function

High handlebars give little feedback

Rough throttle response

Early-regulating ABS