Yamaha TDR 125 vs MZ 125 Sportstar (2002)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha TDR 125MZ 125 Sportstar
Model year20021998
Price——
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp12 hp
Torque15 Nm—
Weight128 kg120 kg
Seat height34 mm—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission—5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc—
Rear brakesSingle disc—
Tires100/90-18 56P / 130/80-17 65P —

Yamaha TDR 125 vs MZ 125 Sportstar — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha TDR 125 and the MZ 125 Sportstar usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha TDR 125 brings 15 hp in a 128 kg package, while the MZ 125 Sportstar counters with 12 hp at 120 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: