Yamaha SR 125 vs Piaggio Sfera RST 125 (1997)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha SR 125stacks up against the Piaggio Sfera RST 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha SR 125Piaggio Sfera RST 125
Model year19971995
Price$2,500
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower10 hp9 hp
Torque11 Nm
Weight106 kg105 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)

Yamaha SR 125 vs Piaggio Sfera RST 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha SR 125 and the Piaggio Sfera RST 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha SR 125 brings 10 hp in a 106 kg package, while the Piaggio Sfera RST 125 counters with 9 hp 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: