Jawa 125 Dakar vs Yamaha DT 125 (2005)

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

Spec comparison

SpecJawa 125 DakarYamaha DT 125
Model year20052003
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower13 hp14 hp
Torque9 Nm14 Nm
Weight99 kg116 kg
Seat height33 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires3.00-19 / 3.50-16

Jawa 125 Dakar vs Yamaha DT 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Jawa 125 Dakar and the Yamaha DT 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Jawa 125 Dakar brings 13 hp in a 99 kg package, while the Yamaha DT 125 counters with 14 hp at 116 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: