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Yamaha YBR125 vs Honda CBR500R

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

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Yamaha YBR125

Yamaha YBR125

Rs 466,000

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  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 114 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 YBR1255
  2. Honda CBR500R3
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YBR125~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YBR125~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YBR125114 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125775 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YBR125145 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YBR12510.8 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

Yamaha YBR12510.4 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YBR12595 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YBR125124 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YBR12545 km/l
Honda CBR500R27 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YBR125585 km
Honda CBR500R462 km

Weight

Yamaha YBR125114 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YBR125775 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YBR125145 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YBR125Honda CBR500R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 466,000Not 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 weight95 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
Weight114 kg (dry)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height775 mm785 mm
Ground clearance145 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height1,975 × 745 × 1,080 mm—
ColoursBlack, Bluish grey, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSNoBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 90/90-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)Telescopic fork / Twin shocks—

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 YBR125—a month
  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YBR125 or Honda CBR500R?

Yamaha YBR125 does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YBR125 or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Yamaha YBR125 makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YBR125 or Honda CBR500R?

Yamaha YBR125 weighs about 114 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Yamaha YBR125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YBR125 or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YBR125 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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