Yamaha TDR 125 vs Honda CB 125 T 2 (reduced effect) (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha TDR 125stacks up against the Honda CB 125 T 2 (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha TDR 125Honda CB 125 T 2 (reduced effect)
Model year20021986
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp10 hp
Torque15 Nm
Weight128 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires100/90-18 56P / 130/80-17 65P 3.00-18 / 3.25-18

Yamaha TDR 125 vs Honda CB 125 T 2 (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha TDR 125 and the Honda CB 125 T 2 (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha TDR 125 brings 15 hp in a 128 kg package, while the Honda CB 125 T 2 (reduced effect) counters with 10 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: