Lexmoto Venom 125 vs Yamaha MT-125 ABS (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecLexmoto Venom 125Yamaha MT-125 ABS
Model year20162015
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower11 hp15 hp
Torque10 Nm12 Nm
Weight134 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Tires100/80-17 / 130/70-17 100/80-M17 / 130/70-M17

Lexmoto Venom 125 vs Yamaha MT-125 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lexmoto Venom 125 and the Yamaha MT-125 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lexmoto Venom 125 brings 11 hp in a 134 kg package, while the Yamaha MT-125 ABS counters with 15 hp.

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: