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Honda CB 125F vs Yamaha YZF-R1

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CB 125F2
  2. Yamaha YZF-R11
  • LightestHonda CB 125F122 kg
  • Lowest seatHonda CB 125F789 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R1130 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Engine size

Honda CB 125F124.1 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc

Weight

Honda CB 125F122 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg

Seat height

Honda CB 125F789 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CB 125F120 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CB 125FYamaha YZF-R1
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 396,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~45 km/l—
Petrol tank12.3 L17 L
On a full tank~554 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124.1 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power—200 PS @ 13,500 rpm
Torque—113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight—995 PS / tonne
Top speed—299 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Starting—Self start
Size and weight
Weight122 kg (dry)201 kg (with fluids)
Seat height789 mm855 mm
Ground clearance120 mm130 mm
Wheelbase—1,405 mm
Length × width × height2,043 × 742 × 1,095 mm—
ColoursBlue, Red, Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABS—Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75 – 18M/C (42P) / 90/90 – 18M/C (51S)120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Honda CB 125F—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Honda CB 125F or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Honda CB 125F weighs about 122 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Honda CB 125F is easier to push and park.

Honda CB 125F or Yamaha YZF-R1: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CB 125F if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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