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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Honda Shine 125

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

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Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. Honda Shine 1253
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHonda Shine 125162 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1Honda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average—~55 km/l
Petrol tank17 L10.5 L
On a full tank—~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc124 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm791 mm
Ground clearance130 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18

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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  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Honda Shine 125?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R1 or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Shine 125 if lightest, lowest seat 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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