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Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs Yamaha YB125Z

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

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Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 310 PS
  • 216 kg

Supercharged and track-only: it cannot be registered for the road

Yamaha YB125Z

Yamaha YB125Z

Rs 424,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 107 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R3
  2. Yamaha YB125Z3
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YB125Z107 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YB125Z150 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
Yamaha YB125Z10.8 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
Yamaha YB125Z10.4 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t
Yamaha YB125Z101 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc
Yamaha YB125Z124 cc

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg
Yamaha YB125Z107 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm
Yamaha YB125Z770 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja H2R130 mm
Yamaha YB125Z150 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja H2RYamaha YB125Z
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 424,000
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc124 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power310 PS @ 14,000 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight1435 PS / tonne101 PS / tonne
Top speed400 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight216 kg (with fluids)107 kg (dry)
Seat height830 mm770 mm
Ground clearance130 mm150 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm
Colours—Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250—
Tyres (front / back)120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick2.75-18 / 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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  • Yamaha YB125Z—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Yamaha YB125Z?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Yamaha YB125Z?

Yamaha YB125Z weighs about 107 kg and Kawasaki Ninja H2R about 216 kg, so Yamaha YB125Z is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Yamaha YB125Z: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YB125Z if lightest, lowest seat 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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