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Yamaha YB125Z vs Honda CBR500R

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

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Yamaha YB125Z

Yamaha YB125Z

Rs 424,000

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  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 107 kg
Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YB125Z5
  2. Honda CBR500R3
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YB125Z~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YB125Z~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 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

Yamaha YB125Z10.8 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

Yamaha YB125Z10.4 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YB125Z101 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YB125Z124 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YB125Z45 km/l
Honda CBR500R27 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YB125Z585 km
Honda CBR500R462 km

Weight

Yamaha YB125Z107 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YB125Z770 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YB125Z150 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YB125ZHonda CBR500R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 424,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~45 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank13 L17.1 L
On a full tank~585 km~462 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc471 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm
Torque10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight101 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne
Top speed—180 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight107 kg (dry)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height770 mm785 mm
Ground clearance150 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 3.00-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Yamaha YB125Z—a month
  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YB125Z or Honda CBR500R?

Yamaha YB125Z does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YB125Z or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YB125Z or Honda CBR500R?

Yamaha YB125Z weighs about 107 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Yamaha YB125Z is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YB125Z or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YB125Z if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Honda CBR500R 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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