Yamaha MT-15 vs Chang-Jiang BD 125-E (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha MT-15stacks up against the Chang-Jiang BD 125-E. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha MT-15Chang-Jiang BD 125-E
Model year20232007
Price
Engine155 cc157 cc
Horsepower19 hp
Torque15 Nm
Weight105 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity2.8 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. Hand operation, disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSExpanding brake (drum brake). Kick operation, drum
Tires100/80-17 / 140/70-17

Yamaha MT-15 vs Chang-Jiang BD 125-E — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha MT-15 and the Chang-Jiang BD 125-E usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha MT-15 brings 19 hp, while the Chang-Jiang BD 125-E counters with its own power figure at 105 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: