Motorstar MSX 200 vs Yamaha XTZ125
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Motorstar MSX 200 and the Yamaha XTZ125 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Eastworld Motor Industries Corporation (EMIC) and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Motorstar (EMIC), via motorstar.ph.
Motorstar MSX 200
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱58,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱2,417
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha XTZ125
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱90,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱3,788
How they differ
- The Motorstar MSX 200 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱58,000, which is ₱32,900 (36%) below the Yamaha XTZ125 at ₱90,900.
- On installment at our default terms, the MSX 200 is estimated at ₱2,417 a month against ₱3,788 for the XTZ125, a difference of ₱1,371 a month.
- The MSX 200 has the larger engine (198 cc against 124 cc for the XTZ125).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Motorstar MSX 200Standard, ₱58,000 | Yamaha XTZ125Standard, ₱90,900 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-stroke, single-cylinder, OHV | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, single cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 198 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 | Carburetor | Carburetor |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric and kick | Electric and kick starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 5-speed manual, 1-down 4-up | Constant mesh, 5-speed |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 2090 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 830 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1115 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1340 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | n/a | 840 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 260 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 118 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | n/a | 11 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock | Swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | 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) | n/a | 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.