Honda xr125 or Yamaha xt125x

[Marcg868]

Well seeing as im deciding to sell my Honda ns see topic it in exchange & Mart. I have decided im gonna get myself a cheap 4 stroke commuter as most of my riding is around town and Manchester City centre so theres no need for a crazy powerband.

Was wondering which is the better of these two bikes??
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[The Tot]

The YAM does look cooler, but it's quite small - it's roughly the same size as the DT50 (NOT THE 125) - so physically, you should be able to flick it about. There's very little between them, except the honda is priced better and it IS a HONDA - the CG125 engine is uber reliable. I'm being a bit biased seeing that i've ridden my XR in all weather for the last 8 months including doing some rather foolish and unrecommended runs down the motorway. It's great around town and the rear rack does wonders if you're ever carrying a load on your bike. Mine does an indicated 65 on the motorways on a straight. It's seen 75 downhill with the engine screaming in pain on my 250 mile round trip from N London to Hastings.

Seeing that the Yam is still new, not much has been heard about them. I'd say, go for the XR simply because of the proven engine, and the Honda Name - (get a used 03/04 bike for 1500-1700 with AA warranty if you know where to look). If i were to get the Yam, i'd get the supermoto version of the XT ( which it think is the one you're referring to)

Differences are mainly that the Yam has a rear disk brake and physically smaller.

What i'd say is go and get a test ride on both
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[Del]

Does anyone have any more thoughts on these 2 bikes, I'm looking to buy one for commuting and my local dealer has the Honda XR125 and Yama XT125X in. I've been to look at them both and had a sit, I couldnt get a test ride on the XT but have riden a XR and liked it. besides the £300 difference in cost (new) I cant see much in them. Size wise they're almost the same, The XT is not smaller than the XR (not that noticable anyway).

Cant decide which one, does any one own either of these? especially the XT?
I'm favouring the Honda as its cheaper and proven but the Yamaha has something about it... arghh cant decide....

[CrazyPassenge...]

Hi sorry to 'dig-up' this old thread, but can Del tell me what you went for in the end? And how your getting on?

Its just im now in your positon and cant decide on which 4t to get

Thanks, rgrds Adam!
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