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Yamaha MT-09 vs Honda CG 125

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 1252
  2. Yamaha MT-091
  • LightestHonda CG 125100 kg
  • Lowest seatHonda CG 125764 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

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Honda CG 125125 cc

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Honda CG 125100 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Honda CG 125764 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Honda CG 125132 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09Honda CG 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 238,500
BrandYamaha · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~40 km/l
Petrol tank14 L9.2 L
On a full tank—~368 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc125 cc
Cylinders31
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm—
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm—
Power to weight617 PS / tonne—
Top speed230 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)100 kg (dry)
Seat height825 mm764 mm
Ground clearance140 mm132 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm—
Length × width × height—1,912 × 735 × 1,026 mm
Colours—Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245—
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.50 – 18 (4 PR) / 3.00 – 17 (6 PR)

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 125—a month

Questions people ask

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

Honda CG 125 weighs about 100 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Honda CG 125 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Honda CG 125 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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