Honda NS 125 R vs Yamaha RD 125 DX (1988)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda NS 125 RYamaha RD 125 DX
Model year19881978
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed

Honda NS 125 R vs Yamaha RD 125 DX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda NS 125 R and the Yamaha RD 125 DX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NS 125 R brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha RD 125 DX counters with 17 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: