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Yamaha MT-09 vs Suzuki GSX 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. Yamaha MT-093
  2. Suzuki GSX 1253
  • 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

Yamaha MT-09119 PS
Suzuki GSX 12510.6 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
Suzuki GSX 1259.2 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Suzuki GSX 125125 cc

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Suzuki GSX 125126 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Suzuki GSX 125770 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Suzuki GSX 125167 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09Suzuki GSX 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 504,900
BrandYamaha · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStandard
Petrol tank14 L14.2 L
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc125 cc
Cylinders31
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm10.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm9.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne84 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)126 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm770 mm
Ground clearance140 mm167 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,270 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 755 × 1,075 mm
Colours—Red, Blue
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75 – 18 Tubeless / 90/90 – 18 Tubeless

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, Yamaha MT-09 or Suzuki GSX 125?

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

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

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

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

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki GSX 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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