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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha YB125Z-DX

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

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Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg
Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Rs 454,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YB125Z-DX4
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YB125Z-DX~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YB125Z-DX~585 km
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YB125Z-DX150 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.8 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.4 Nm

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Yamaha YB125Z-DX124 cc

Fuel average

Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l
Yamaha YB125Z-DX45 km/l

On a full tank

Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km
Yamaha YB125Z-DX585 km

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX150 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500Yamaha YB125Z-DX
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 454,000
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13 L
On a full tank~378 km~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc124 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight263 PS / tonne—
Top speed185 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height785 mm770 mm
Ground clearance135 mm150 mm
Wheelbase1,375 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm
Colours—Black, Bluish grey, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220—
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 3.00-18

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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month
  • Yamaha YB125Z-DX—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha YB125Z-DX?

Yamaha YB125Z-DX does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha YB125Z-DX?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z-DX makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Yamaha YB125Z-DX: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YB125Z-DX if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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