MBK Skyliner 125 vs Yamaha Black X-Max 125 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MBK Skyliner 125stacks up against the Yamaha Black X-Max 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMBK Skyliner 125Yamaha Black X-Max 125
Model year20092009
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower11 hp14 hp
Torque9 Nm11 Nm
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.8 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 130/70-12 120/70-15 / 140/70-14

MBK Skyliner 125 vs Yamaha Black X-Max 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the MBK Skyliner 125 and the Yamaha Black X-Max 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MBK Skyliner 125 brings 11 hp, while the Yamaha Black X-Max 125 counters with 14 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: