Honda CRF® 125F (Big Wheel) vs Yamaha YZ 125 Monster Energy Racing Edition (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF® 125F (Big Wheel)stacks up against the Yamaha YZ 125 Monster Energy Racing Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF® 125F (Big Wheel)Yamaha YZ 125 Monster Energy Racing Edition
Model year20262025
Price$3,999
Engine124 cc125 cc
Weight90 kg95 kg
Seat height784 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 4 speed, Chain
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
TiresCST® 70/100-19 / CST® 90/100-16Bridgestone® X20F 80/100 R21 / Bridgestone® X20 100/90 R19

Honda CRF® 125F (Big Wheel) vs Yamaha YZ 125 Monster Energy Racing Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF® 125F (Big Wheel) and the Yamaha YZ 125 Monster Energy Racing Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF® 125F (Big Wheel) brings its published horsepower in a 90 kg package, while the Yamaha YZ 125 Monster Energy Racing Edition counters with its own power figure at 95 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: