Kawasaki Z125 2020 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z125 2020

Kawasaki Z125 2020

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Z125 2020 vs Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z125 2020

Kawasaki Z125 2020

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z125 2020 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z125 2020
Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore58 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke47.2 mmStroke52.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power182 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpm
TorqueTorque11.7 NmTorque115.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.7 Compression Ratio12.7
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDeltabox

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength1,935 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth740 mmWidth715 mm
HeightHeight1,015 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,330 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z125 2020

Kawasaki Z125 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z125 vs Yamaha R1

Price Kawasaki Z125

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Price Yamaha R1

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