Kawasaki Ninja 125 2026 vs. Honda CB125R 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2026

Honda CB125R 2026

Honda CB125R 2026

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 125 2026 vs Honda CB125R 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2026

Honda CB125R 2026

Honda CB125R 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 125 2026 compared to Honda CB125R 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2026
Honda CB125R 2026
Kawasaki Ninja 125 2026
Kawasaki Ninja 125 2026
Honda CB125R 2026
Honda CB125R 2026

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore58 mmBore57.3 mm
StrokeStroke47.2 mmStroke48.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power15 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque11.7 NmTorque12 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.7 Compression Ratio11.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement125 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter37 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake35 degreeRake24.2 degree
TrailTrail90 mmTrail90.2 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter290 mmDiameter296 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width110 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 width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength1,935 mmLength2,015 mm
WidthWidth685 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,075 mmHeight1,055 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,330 mmWheelbase1,345 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height816 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)149 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)130 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11 lFuel Tank Capacity10.1 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA1
RangeRange407 kmRange459 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions61 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions50 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption2.7 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption2.2 l/100km
Ground clearanceGround clearance170 mmGround clearance140 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 125 2026

Kawasaki enters the European 125cc world for the first time and, as expected, makes almost no mistakes. Both models are unreservedly suitable for beginners, convince with high build quality and really look the part. The choice for A1 licence holders has thus been expanded by two great options!

Great looks

really capable chassis

cultivated engine with jerk-free response

worry-free handling.

missing gear indicator

Honda CB125R 2026

Honda CB125R 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 125 vs Honda CB125R

Price Kawasaki Ninja 125

Model year
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Price Honda CB125R

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