MZ 125-RT Striker vs Yamaha Gladiator Type J.A. (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MZ 125-RT Strikerstacks up against the Yamaha Gladiator Type J.A.. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMZ 125-RT StrikerYamaha Gladiator Type J.A.
Model year20072007
Price$3,749
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Torque12 Nm10 Nm
Weight133 kg123 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-;17 / 130/70-17

MZ 125-RT Striker vs Yamaha Gladiator Type J.A. — which should you buy?

Picking between the MZ 125-RT Striker and the Yamaha Gladiator Type J.A. usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MZ 125-RT Striker brings 15 hp in a 133 kg package, while the Yamaha Gladiator Type J.A. counters with its own power figure at 123 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: