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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs Yamaha YB125Z-DX

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

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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

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-R15 V43
  2. Yamaha YB125Z-DX3
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YB125Z-DX~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YB125Z-DX~585 km
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.8 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.4 Nm

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Yamaha YB125Z-DX124 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l
Yamaha YB125Z-DX45 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km
Yamaha YB125Z-DX585 km

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX150 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Yamaha YB125Z-DX
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 454,000
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~40 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank11 L13 L
On a full tank~440 km~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc124 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne—
Top speed140 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height815 mm770 mm
Ground clearance170 mm150 mm
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm
Colours—Black, Bluish grey, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220—
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-172.75-18 / 3.00-18
Suspension (front / back)Upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month
  • Yamaha YB125Z-DX—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Yamaha YB125Z-DX?

Yamaha YB125Z-DX does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R15 V4, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Yamaha YB125Z-DX?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z-DX makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Yamaha YB125Z-DX: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YB125Z-DX if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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