Yamaha WR 125R vs Fantic XE 125 (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha WR 125RFantic XE 125
Model year20262024
Price$3,999
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight137 kg
Seat height873 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® 90/90 R21 D605 / Dunlop® 110/80 R18 D60590/90-21 / 120/90-18

Yamaha WR 125R vs Fantic XE 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha WR 125R and the Fantic XE 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha WR 125R brings its published horsepower in a 137 kg package, while the Fantic XE 125 counters with its own power figure.

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: