2025 BMW R 12 nineT vs 2015 Yamaha MT-125

The BMW R 12 nineT records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Yamaha MT-125. The Yamaha MT-125 has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW R 12 nineT BMW, Yamaha MT-125 Yamaha
  • Model: BMW R 12 nineT BMW R 12 nineT, Yamaha MT-125 Yamaha MT-125
  • Year: BMW R 12 nineT 2025, Yamaha MT-125 2015
  • Displacement: BMW R 12 nineT 1170, Yamaha MT-125 124.7
  • Power: BMW R 12 nineT 109, Yamaha MT-125 15
  • Torque: BMW R 12 nineT 115.3, Yamaha MT-125 12.4
  • Weight: BMW R 12 nineT 220, Yamaha MT-125 138
  • Seat height: BMW R 12 nineT 79.5, Yamaha MT-125 81
BMW R 12 nineT vs Yamaha MT-125 key specifications
SpecBMW R 12 nineTYamaha MT-125
Year20252015
CategoryNakedNaked
Displacement1170124.7
Power10915
Torque115.312.4
Weight220138

Power

The BMW R 12 nineT records 109 hp, 94 hp (626.7%) more than the Yamaha MT-125 at 15 hp.

Torque

The BMW R 12 nineT records 115.3 Nm of torque, 102.9 Nm (829.8%) more than the Yamaha MT-125 at 12.4 Nm.

Weight

The Yamaha MT-125 records a lower wet weight of 138 kg, 82 kg less than the BMW R 12 nineT at 220 kg.

Displacement

The BMW R 12 nineT records 1170 cc, 1045.3 cc (838.3%) more than the Yamaha MT-125 at 124.7 cc.

Seat height

The Yamaha MT-125 has a higher recorded seat height (81) than the BMW R 12 nineT (79.5), a difference of 1.5.

Power-to-weight

The BMW R 12 nineT has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.495 hp/kg, compared with 0.109 hp/kg for the Yamaha MT-125.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Yamaha MT-125?

The BMW R 12 nineT records 109 hp, 94 hp (626.7%) more than the Yamaha MT-125 at 15 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Yamaha MT-125?

The BMW R 12 nineT records 115.3 Nm of torque, 102.9 Nm (829.8%) more than the Yamaha MT-125 at 12.4 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Yamaha MT-125?

The Yamaha MT-125 records a lower wet weight of 138 kg, 82 kg less than the BMW R 12 nineT at 220 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Yamaha MT-125?

The BMW R 12 nineT records 1170 cc, 1045.3 cc (838.3%) more than the Yamaha MT-125 at 124.7 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 nineT and the Yamaha MT-125 compare?

The Yamaha MT-125 has a higher recorded seat height (81) than the BMW R 12 nineT (79.5), a difference of 1.5.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Yamaha MT-125?

The BMW R 12 nineT has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.495 hp/kg, compared with 0.109 hp/kg for the Yamaha MT-125.

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BMW R 12 nineT

2025Naked

Displacement1170 cc
Power109 hp
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Yamaha MT-125

2015Naked

Displacement124.7 cc
Power15 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1170 cc
124.7 cc
Power
109 hp
15 hp
Torque
115.3 Nm
12.4 Nm
Engine Details
DOHC
SOHC
Power / Weight
-
0.109 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
11.2:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Shaft
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Inverted
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm
Monoshock

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
100/80-M17
Rear Tyre
180/55-ZR17
130/70-M17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
212.9 cm
196 cm
Height
87.1 cm
104 cm
Seat Height
79.5 cm
81 cm
Wheelbase
151.9 cm
135.5 cm
Ground Clearance
-
14 cm
Wet Weight
220 kg
138 kg

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