Yamaha MX 175 B vs Honda SL 175 (1975)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha MX 175 Bstacks up against the Honda SL 175. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha MX 175 BHonda SL 175
Model year19751971
Price
Engine171 cc174 cc
Weight113 kg
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

Yamaha MX 175 B vs Honda SL 175 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha MX 175 B and the Honda SL 175 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha MX 175 B brings its published horsepower, while the Honda SL 175 counters with its own power figure at 113 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: