Yamaha YZ 125X vs Honda Trail 125 (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 125XHonda Trail 125
Model year20262025
Price$7,299$4,099
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight96 kg116 kg
Seat height970 mm800 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual / Automatic Clutch
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDrum
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 - 21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/100 - 18IRC GP-5: 80/90-17 M/C 44P / IRC GP-5: 80/90-17 M/C 50P

Yamaha YZ 125X vs Honda Trail 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 125X and the Honda Trail 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 125X brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Honda Trail 125 counters with its own power figure at 116 kg. On price, the Honda Trail 125 has the lower MSRP.

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: