Yamaha DT 125 R vs Honda XLR 125 (2002)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha DT 125 RHonda XLR 125
Model year20021999
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower14 hp11 hp
Torque14 Nm11 Nm
Weight116 kg
Seat height35 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake

Yamaha DT 125 R vs Honda XLR 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha DT 125 R and the Honda XLR 125 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 XLR 125 counters with 11 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: