Kawasaki Z125 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-125 2019

Kawasaki Z125 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2019

Overview - Kawasaki Z125 2021 vs Yamaha MT-125 2019

Kawasaki Z125 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2019

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z125 2021 compared to Yamaha MT-125 2019

Kawasaki Z125 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2019

Kawasaki Z125 2021

Yamaha MT-125 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	52 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	11.7 Nm	Torque	12.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.7	Compression Ratio	11.2
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
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	125 ccm	Displacement	124.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	1,935 mm	Length	1,955 mm
Width	Width	740 mm	Width	740 mm
Height	Height	1,015 mm	Height	1,040 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,330 mm	Wheelbase	1,355 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z125 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha MT-125 2019

Model change done right! Yamaha has taken the cake with the new MT-125. The magnificent single-cylinder coupled with the sporty chassis brings unbelievable riding fun that knows no age limits. Whether young or old - with such driving qualities, the competition has to dress warmly! Due to its sporty design, everyday comfort may have to suffer, but as soon as the roads get twisty, the MT-125 is forgiven for its harshness. A motorbike you can own with a lot of pride!

Powerful engine

Sporty chassis

Attractive seating position

New LC display

Sensational appearance

Chassis a little tight in everyday use

LED turn signals only available as an accessory