Yamaha MT-15 vs Kawasaki Z125 - Bike Comparison

Yamaha MT-15 vs Kawasaki Z125 Bike Comparison

Overview

Feature	Yamaha MT-15	Kawasaki Z125
Bike Name	Yamaha MT-15	Kawasaki Z125
Brand	Yamaha	Kawasaki
Category/Type	Naked Sports	Naked Sports
Assembly Location	ACI Motors Ltd.	Kawasaki Motors Bangladesh Ltd.
Distributor/Seller	ACI Motors Ltd.	Kawasaki Motors Bangladesh Ltd.
Model Year	2023	2023
Status	Available	Available
Ex-showroom Price	BDT 495,000	BDT 435,000
On-road Price	BDT 521,290	BDT 458,390

Engine & Performance

Feature	Yamaha MT-15	Kawasaki Z125
Engine Type	4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, FI	4-Stroke, SI, Air-Cooled
Displacement (cc)	155cc	125cc
Engine Layout	Single Cylinder	Single Cylinder
Bore	58.0 mm	56.0 mm
Stroke	58.7 mm	50.6 mm
Bore x Stroke	58.0 x 58.7 mm	56.0 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.6:1	11.0:1
Number of Cylinders	1	1
Valve Configuration	SOHC	SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Maximum Power	18.4 PS @ 10,000 RPM	14.8 PS @ 9500 RPM
Maximum Torque	14.1 Nm @ 8,500 RPM	11.5 Nm @ 7700 RPM
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Ignition System	TCI	Digital CDI
Starting System	Electric Start	Electric Start
Acceleration (0-60)	3.7 seconds	4.8 seconds
Acceleration (0-100)	11.3 seconds	15.5 seconds
Top Speed	142 km/h	115 km/h
Power-to-Weight Ratio	0.133 PS/kg	0.145 PS/kg

Transmission & Drive

Feature	Yamaha MT-15	Kawasaki Z125
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Number of Gears	6	6
Gear Pattern	1-N-2-3-4-5-6	1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Clutch Type	Wet Multiplate, Assist & Slipper	Wet Multiplate
Final Drive	Chain	Chain
Primary Drive	Gear	Gear
Gear Ratios	1st:2.833, 2nd:1.875, 3rd:1.364, 4th:1.143, 5th:0.957, 6th:0.840	1st:3.090, 2nd:2.062, 3rd:1.647, 4th:1.380, 5th:1.304, 6th:1.000
Quick Shifter	Optional	No

Chassis & Suspension

Feature	Yamaha MT-15	Kawasaki Z125
Frame Type	Deltabox Frame	Tubular Diamond
Front Suspension Type	Upside Down Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Type	Linked Type Monocross	Monoshock
Front Suspension Travel	130mm	100mm
Rear Suspension Travel	97mm	90mm
Swingarm Type	Aluminum Swingarm	Box Section Swingarm

Wheels & Brakes

Feature	Yamaha MT-15	Kawasaki Z125
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size	282mm	200mm
Rear Brake Size	220mm	184mm
ABS Type	Single Channel ABS	No ABS
Front Tyre Size	110/70-17	100/90-12
Rear Tyre Size	140/70-17	120/70-12
Front Wheel Size	17 inches	12 inches
Rear Wheel Size	17 inches	12 inches
Wheel Type	5-spoke	5-spoke
Wheel Material	Alloy	Alloy
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Tyre Brand	MRF Revz	Dunlop

Dimensions & Capacity

Feature	Yamaha MT-15	Kawasaki Z125
Overall Length	1,965 mm	1,905 mm
Overall Width	800 mm	740 mm
Overall Height	1,065 mm	1,015 mm
Wheelbase	1,325 mm	1,300 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	160 mm
Seat Height	810 mm	780 mm
Kerb Weight	138 kg	102 kg
Gross Weight	268 kg	232 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	11 Liters	7.4 Liters
Load Capacity	130 kg	130 kg

Features & Technology

Feature	Yamaha MT-15	Kawasaki Z125
Riding Modes	Yes (Sport & Street)	No
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Mobile Connectivity	Yes (with Y-Connect)	No
Bluetooth Features	Yes	No
Navigation	Turn by Turn (via App)	No
Display Type	Full Digital LCD	Full Digital LCD
USB Charging	Optional	No
Central Lock	No	No
Remote Lock
Anti-Theft System	Immobilizer	Immobilizer

Electrical

Feature	Yamaha MT-15	Kawasaki Z125
Battery Type	MF (Maintenance Free)	MF (Maintenance Free)
Battery Voltage
Battery Capacity	12V	12V
Headlight Type	LED	LED
Tail Light Type	LED	LED
Turn Signal Type	LED	LED
DRL	Yes	Yes

Maintenance & Service

Feature	Yamaha MT-15	Kawasaki Z125
Service Intervals	Every 3,000 km or 3 months	Every 4,000 km or 4 months
Warranty Terms	3 Years/30,000 km	2 Years/24,000 km
Service Cost	BDT 1,800-2,500 per service	BDT 2,000-3,000 per service
Engine Oil Grade	SAE 10W40, API SL Grade	SAE 10W40, API SL Grade
Engine Oil Capacity	1.15 Liters	1.2 Liters
Fuel Economy	2.22 L/100km	2.08 L/100km
Average Mileage	45 kmpl	48 kmpl
Mileage City	42 kmpl	45 kmpl
Mileage Highway	47 kmpl	50 kmpl