Yamaha YZ 125X vs Sherco Motorcycles SE 125 Factory (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 125XSherco Motorcycles SE 125 Factory
Model year20262026
Price$7,299$9,890
Engine125 cc124 cc
Weight96 kg
Seat height970 mm950 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L10.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 - 21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/100 - 18Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 2.15 X 18

Yamaha YZ 125X vs Sherco Motorcycles SE 125 Factory — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 125X and the Sherco Motorcycles SE 125 Factory 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 Sherco Motorcycles SE 125 Factory counters with its own power figure. On price, the Yamaha YZ 125X 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: