Honda XR125L vs Jawa 125 Dakar (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XR125Lstacks up against the Jawa 125 Dakar. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR125LJawa 125 Dakar
Model year20162005
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower13 hp
Torque10 Nm9 Nm
Weight129 kg99 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Dual-piston calliper Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires90/90-19 / 110/90-17 3.00-19 / 3.50-16

Honda XR125L vs Jawa 125 Dakar — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR125L and the Jawa 125 Dakar usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR125L brings its published horsepower in a 129 kg package, while the Jawa 125 Dakar counters with 13 hp at 99 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: