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Yamaha YBR125G vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

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Yamaha YBR125G

Yamaha YBR125G

Rs 485,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YBR125G2
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YBR125G~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YBR125G~585 km

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YBR125G10.8 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Yamaha YBR125G10.4 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Engine size

Yamaha YBR125G124 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YBR125G45 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YBR125G585 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Seat height

Yamaha YBR125G785 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YBR125GKawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 485,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureSports
Fuel average~45 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank13 L14 L
On a full tank~585 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc451 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight—263 PS / tonne
Top speed—185 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight—171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—135 mm
Wheelbase1,295 mm1,375 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 745 × 1,080 mm—
ColoursBlack, Orange, Blue, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 310 / Disc 220
ABSNoBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)3.00-18 / 90/90-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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 YBR125G—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YBR125G or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Yamaha YBR125G does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YBR125G or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Yamaha YBR125G makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Yamaha YBR125G or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YBR125G if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 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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