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Yamaha YB125Z-DX vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R

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

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Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Rs 454,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YB125Z-DX2
  2. Kawasaki Ninja H2R2
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • 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

Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.8 PS
Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS

Torque

Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.4 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm

Engine size

Yamaha YB125Z-DX124 cc
Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc

Seat height

Yamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YB125Z-DX150 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YB125Z-DXKawasaki Ninja H2R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 454,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~45 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L17 L
On a full tank~585 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm310 PS @ 14,000 rpm
Torque10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Power to weight—1435 PS / tonne
Top speed—400 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight—216 kg (with fluids)
Seat height770 mm830 mm
Ground clearance150 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,450 mm
Length × width × height1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm—
ColoursBlack, Bluish grey, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 3.00-18120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick

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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Questions people ask

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

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

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

Buy Yamaha YB125Z-DX if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R 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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