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Honda Shine 125 vs Yamaha YZF-R1

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

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Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

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. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. Honda Shine 1253
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHonda Shine 125162 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda Shine 12510.7 PS
Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS

Torque

Honda Shine 12511 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm

Power to weight

Honda Shine 12595 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t

Engine size

Honda Shine 125124 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc

Top speed

Honda Shine 125100 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h

Weight

Honda Shine 125113 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg

Seat height

Honda Shine 125791 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm

Ground clearance

Honda Shine 125162 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda Shine 125Yamaha YZF-R1
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~55 km/l—
Petrol tank10.5 L17 L
On a full tank~578 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm200 PS @ 13,500 rpm
Torque11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne995 PS / tonne
Top speed100 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight113 kg (with fluids)201 kg (with fluids)
Seat height791 mm855 mm
Ground clearance162 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,405 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)80/100-18 / 80/100-18120/70-17 / 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 Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda Shine 125 or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

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

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy Honda Shine 125 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if most power, most pulling power 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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