Yamaha YZ 125X vs Kawasaki Z125 PRO Base (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZ 125Xstacks up against the Kawasaki Z125 PRO Base. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 125XKawasaki Z125 PRO Base
Model year20262026
Price$7,299$3,799
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight96 kg95 kg
Seat height970 mm805 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 4 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 - 21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/100 - 18IRC NR77U: 100/90-12 49J / IRC NR77U: 120/70-12 51L

Yamaha YZ 125X vs Kawasaki Z125 PRO Base — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 125X and the Kawasaki Z125 PRO Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 125X brings its published horsepower in a 96 kg package, while the Kawasaki Z125 PRO Base counters with its own power figure at 95 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Z125 PRO Base has the lower MSRP.

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: