Yamaha YZF-R125 2020 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

Yamaha YZF-R125 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

Overview - Yamaha YZF-R125 2020 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

Yamaha YZF-R125 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

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Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R125 2020 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

Yamaha YZF-R125 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

Yamaha YZF-R125 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	202 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	12.4 Nm	Torque	118 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	13.2
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	124.7 ccm	Displacement	1,000 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Travel	Travel	114 mm	Travel	135 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Twin Tube, Twin-Spar
Rake	Rake	25 degree	Rake	66.8 degree
Trail	Trail	89 mm	Trail	95 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	292 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	230 mm	Diameter	220 mm

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	140 mm	Rear tyre width	190 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	1,955 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	680 mm	Width	705 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,145 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,355 mm	Wheelbase	1,420 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	142 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZF-R125 2020

The Yamaha YZF-R125 in the 2019 version makes journalists' lives difficult. You search and search for a fault, but can't find one - simply frustrating! Because the 15 hp single-cylinder with variable valve timing (VVA) performs excellently and is undoubtedly one of the best power units in the 125cc class. The handling is convincing in everyday life as well as on the racetrack, even if the chassis shows its sporty side on bumps. But we are on a super sports bike, so that is not a serious point of criticism. Maybe I need to ride the R125 for a few weeks to find its Achilles heel after all....

excellent engine

cool looks

sporty chassis

very potent on the racetrack

very good supersport package

unfortunately nothing

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2021

Suzuki has done a great job with the GSX-R 1000 2017. A super-strong motorbike with a fabulously smooth torque curve. Actually unbelievable at 202 hp! The chassis is of high quality and the electronics package has no tinsel but delivers top performance.

High-revving engine

no dents in torque curve

Super stable on corner exit and radius

Great quickshifter

High-quality chassis

Terrific on fast tracks.

Engine brake not adjustable