Yamaha YZ 125 Monster Energy Racing Edition vs Honda CRF® 125F (Big Wheel) (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZ 125 Monster Energy Racing Editionstacks up against the Honda CRF® 125F (Big Wheel). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 125 Monster Energy Racing EditionHonda CRF® 125F (Big Wheel)
Model year20252026
Price$3,999
Engine125 cc124 cc
Weight95 kg90 kg
Seat height784 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 4 speed, Chain
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
TiresBridgestone® X20F 80/100 R21 / Bridgestone® X20 100/90 R19CST® 70/100-19 / CST® 90/100-16

Yamaha YZ 125 Monster Energy Racing Edition vs Honda CRF® 125F (Big Wheel) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 125 Monster Energy Racing Edition and the Honda CRF® 125F (Big Wheel) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 125 Monster Energy Racing Edition brings its published horsepower in a 95 kg package, while the Honda CRF® 125F (Big Wheel) counters with its own power figure at 90 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: