Honda CB125R 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-03 2021

Honda CB125R 2021

Yamaha MT-03 2021

Overview - Honda CB125R 2021 vs Yamaha MT-03 2021

Honda CB125R 2021

Yamaha MT-03 2021

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Technical Specifications Honda CB125R 2021 compared to Yamaha MT-03 2021

Honda CB125R 2021

Yamaha MT-03 2021

Honda CB125R 2021

Yamaha MT-03 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	57.3 mm	Bore	68 mm
Stroke	Stroke	48.4 mm	Stroke	44.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	42 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	11.6 Nm	Torque	29.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	11.2
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	2
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	321 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 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	Central tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	220 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	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 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	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,015 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	745 mm
Height	Height	1,055 mm	Height	1,035 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,345 mm	Wheelbase	1,380 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	816 mm	Seat Height	780 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	130 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	168 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	10.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB125R 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha MT-03 2021

The MT-03 remains Yamaha's most accessible and pragmatic Hyper Naked in the segment. It scores with its low seat height, the easily controllable power of the two-cylinder and at the same time offers enough comfort for commuters. What it may lack in sportiness, it makes up for in comfort, making it perfect for people looking for a well-functioning motorbike with a brutal look. However, you shouldn't be too big, and you shouldn't aspire to keep up with the other models in the MT range at the angle - because that's not what it was designed for. The 2020 model year is thus a coherent update that is sure to make its buyers happy.

Easily controlled power

low seat height

easy to ride

low fuel consumption

neatly readable LC display

aggressive look

acute knee angle for tall people

soft chassis compared to other Yamaha MT models

not necessarily the most emotional motorbike