Yamaha DT 125 R vs Honda NX 125 Trans City (2002)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha DT 125 RHonda NX 125 Trans City
Model year20022000
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower14 hp13 hp
Torque14 Nm12 Nm
Weight116 kg120 kg
Seat height35 mm34 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake

Yamaha DT 125 R vs Honda NX 125 Trans City — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha DT 125 R and the Honda NX 125 Trans City usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha DT 125 R brings 14 hp in a 116 kg package, while the Honda NX 125 Trans City counters with 13 hp at 120 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: