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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Yamaha YB125Z-DX

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

Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Rs 454,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R12
  2. Yamaha YB125Z-DX2
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YB125Z-DX150 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS
Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.8 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.4 Nm

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
Yamaha YB125Z-DX124 cc

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX150 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1Yamaha YB125Z-DX
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 454,000
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc124 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne—
Top speed299 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height855 mm770 mm
Ground clearance130 mm150 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm
Colours—Black, Bluish grey, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220—
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-172.75-18 / 3.00-18

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Yamaha YB125Z-DX?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z-DX makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Yamaha YZF-R1 or Yamaha YB125Z-DX: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YB125Z-DX if lowest seat, most ground clearance 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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