Yamaha MT-125 2022 vs. Honda CB650R 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2022

Honda CB650R 2021

Overview - Yamaha MT-125 2022 vs Honda CB650R 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2022

Honda CB650R 2021

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Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-125 2022 compared to Honda CB650R 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2022

Honda CB650R 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2022

Honda CB650R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	46 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	11.5 Nm	Torque	63 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.6
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	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	124.7 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	26 degree	Rake	64.5 degree
Trail	Trail	95 mm	Trail	101 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	292 mm	Diameter	310 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	130 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	1,960 mm	Length	2,120 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	750 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,325 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	142 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	547 km	Range	314 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	47 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	112 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	2.1 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-125 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB650R 2021

13 out of a possible 24 points mean 5th place in the large mid-range naked bike comparison test 2021. The Honda puts up a good fight against the technically more advanced competition and can leave a motorbike behind despite its position as an outsider. Pleasing looks, accessible riding and the low price make the shortcomings that were brought to light in the direct comparison fade into the background.

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absolutely suitable for beginners

good price-performance ratio

engine revs up smoothly

low consumption

Too little space for tall riders

mediocre equipment

relatively chubby

little punch from the rev range