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Honda CG 125S vs Yamaha MT-09

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

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Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CG 125S2
  2. Yamaha MT-091
  • LightestHonda CG 125S108 kg
  • Lowest seatHonda CG 125S765 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-09140 mm

Head to head

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

Engine size

Honda CG 125S124.1 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Weight

Honda CG 125S108 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Honda CG 125S765 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CG 125S133 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CG 125SYamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 286,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l—
Petrol tank9.2 L14 L
On a full tank~368 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124.1 cc890 cc
Cylinders13
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power—119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque—93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight—617 PS / tonne
Top speed—230 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Starting—Self start
Size and weight
Weight108 kg (dry)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height765 mm825 mm
Ground clearance133 mm140 mm
Wheelbase—1,430 mm
Length × width × height1,912 × 727 × 1,029 mm—
ColoursRed, Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABS—Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.50 – 18 (38P) / 3.00 – 17 (50P)120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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 CG 125S—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Honda CG 125S or Yamaha MT-09?

Honda CG 125S weighs about 108 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Honda CG 125S is easier to push and park.

Honda CG 125S or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CG 125S if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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