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Yamaha YBR125 vs Yamaha MT-09

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

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 114 kg
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 YBR1253
  2. Yamaha MT-093
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 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
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

Yamaha YBR12510.4 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YBR12595 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YBR125124 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Weight

Yamaha YBR125114 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YBR125775 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YBR125145 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YBR125Yamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 466,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L14 L
On a full tank~585 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc890 cc
Cylinders13
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed—230 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight114 kg (dry)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height775 mm825 mm
Ground clearance145 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,430 mm
Length × width × height1,975 × 745 × 1,080 mm—
ColoursBlack, Bluish grey, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSNoBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 90/90-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YBR125 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Yamaha YBR125 makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YBR125 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha YBR125 weighs about 114 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Yamaha YBR125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YBR125 or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YBR125 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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