Kawasaki KLX150 vs Yamaha XTZ125
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki KLX150 and the Yamaha XTZ125 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLX150
S variant
- SRP
- ₱124,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱5,204
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha XTZ125
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱90,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱3,788
How they differ
- The Yamaha XTZ125 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱90,900, which is ₱34,000 (27%) below the Kawasaki KLX150 at ₱124,900.
- On installment at our default terms, the XTZ125 is estimated at ₱3,788 a month against ₱5,204 for the KLX150, a difference of ₱1,416 a month.
- The KLX150 has the larger engine (144 cc against 124 cc for the XTZ125).
- The KLX150 has the lower seat at 830 mm, 10 mm below the XTZ125, which matters for shorter riders.
- The XTZ125 is the heavier bike (118 kg against 115 kg for the KLX150).
- The XTZ125 carries more fuel (11 L against 6.9 L for the KLX150).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki KLX150S, ₱124,900 | Yamaha XTZ125Standard, ₱90,900 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, single cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 144 cc | 124 cc |
| Max power (differs) | n/a | 10.2 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | n/a | 9.9 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 5500 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Carburettor: 24 mm | Carburetor |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric & kick | Electric and kick starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 5-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 5-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2010 mm | 2090 mm |
| Width | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1155 mm | 1115 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1345 mm | 1340 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 840 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 265 mm | 260 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 115 kg | 118 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 6.9 L | 11 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 33 mm | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak swingarm | Swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc, 240 mm | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 190 mm | Mechanical leading trailing drum brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 80/90-21M/C 48P Tube type |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 110/80-18M/C 58P Tube type |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular, semi-double cradle | Diamond |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Analogue |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | 12V,35/35W×1 |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Engine guard |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



