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Suzuki GSX 125 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

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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. Suzuki GSX 1253
  2. Yamaha MT-093
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GSX 125126 kg
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX 125770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki GSX 125167 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Suzuki GSX 12510.6 PS
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX 1259.2 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX 12584 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX 125125 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Weight

Suzuki GSX 125126 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX 125770 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX 125167 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX 125Yamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 504,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStandardStreet
Petrol tank14.2 L14 L
Engine and performance
Engine size125 cc890 cc
Cylinders13
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque9.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight84 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed—230 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight126 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height770 mm825 mm
Ground clearance167 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,270 mm1,430 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 755 × 1,075 mm—
ColoursRed, Blue—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABS—Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75 – 18 Tubeless / 90/90 – 18 Tubeless120/70-17 / 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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki GSX 125 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Suzuki GSX 125 makes 10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX 125 or Yamaha MT-09?

Suzuki GSX 125 weighs about 126 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Suzuki GSX 125 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX 125 or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX 125 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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