Honda TMX125 Alpha vs Yamaha YTX 125: Price and Specs Compared
The TMX125 Alpha and YTX 125 are utility-focused manual motorcycles, so the useful comparison is price, engine output, curb weight, seat height, fuel capacity, ground clearance, transmission, tires and braking. MotoIndex does not infer reliability, durability or maintenance-cost winners without ownership data.
Decision matrix
Which one fits which rider?
This is scenario scoring, not a universal winner. Each row uses the same transparent MotoIndex decision factors with a different rider/use profile.
Heavy city traffic
Favors lower weight, automatic transmission, rider-fit starting point and efficient daily use.
75TMX125 Alpha
TMX125 Alpha leads10-point gap on this profile
65YTX 125
Lower / easier bike
Favors lower published seat height and curb weight for a 30-inch inseam starting point.
83TMX125 Alpha
TMX125 Alpha leads16-point gap on this profile
67YTX 125
Performance
Favors recorded output, power-to-weight ratio and ABS listing.
54TMX125 Alpha
TMX125 Alpha leads6-point gap on this profile
48YTX 125
Longer rides
Favors fuel-tank capacity, touring-oriented category context and ABS listing.
59TMX125 Alpha
TMX125 Alpha leads6-point gap on this profile
53YTX 125
Passenger + luggage
Adds passenger and luggage context while keeping fit, road and ownership factors visible.
59TMX125 Alpha
TMX125 Alpha leads6-point gap on this profile
53YTX 125
Use your own priorities instead.Set budget, inseam, traffic, passenger, luggage and monthly ownership limits in the finder.
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Quick comparison
| Specification | TMX125 Alpha | YTX 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₱56,900 | ₱57,900 |
| Engine | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Power | 9.6 hp | 8 hp |
| Weight | 113 kg | 114 kg |
| Seat | 759 mm | 800 mm |
| Tank | 8.6 L | 7.6 L |
| ABS / brakes | No ABS; drum brakes | No ABS; drum brakes |
Calculated from current records
Key differences
TMX125 Alpha starts ₱1,000 lower in the current observed-price records.
TMX125 Alpha is 1 kg lighter by published curb weight.
TMX125 Alpha has a 41 mm lower published seat.
TMX125 Alpha lists 1.6 hp more.
TMX125 Alpha carries 1.0 L more fuel capacity.
YTX 125 has 14 mm more published ground clearance.
Where verified
Current variants and prices
Honda TMX125 Alpha
₱56,900
No verified multi-variant matrix is stored yet; the model-level observed price is shown instead.
Yamaha YTX 125
₱57,900
No verified multi-variant matrix is stored yet; the model-level observed price is shown instead.
Different values are highlightedto make trade-offs easier to scan.
| Specification | HondaTMX125 Alpha | YamahaYTX 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & market | ||
| Observed market priceObserved range from checked sources; not an average. | ₱56,900 | ₱57,900 |
| Checked price sources | 2 checked price sources | 3 checked price sources |
| Verified variants | No verified trim matrix yet | No verified trim matrix yet |
| Generation | Current | Current |
| Market status | Current | Current |
| Engine & performance | ||
| Engine displacement | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Power | 9.6 hp | 8 hp |
| Torque | 9.1 Nm | 10.2 Nm |
| Power-to-weightDerived from published power and curb weight. | 8.5 hp / 100 kg | 7.0 hp / 100 kg |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Size & everyday fit | ||
| Curb weight | 113 kg | 114 kg |
| Seat height | 759 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 156 mm | 170 mm |
| Category | Business motorcycle | Business motorcycle |
| Fuel & range | ||
| Fuel tank | 8.6 L | 7.6 L |
| Published fuel economyPublished figures may use different test conditions. | 62.5 km/L | — |
| Theoretical tank rangeFuel economy × tank capacity; not a real-world range promise. | 538 km theoretical | — |
| Tires & braking | ||
| Front tire | 2.50-18 | 3.00-17 |
| Rear tire | 2.75-18 | 3.00-17 |
| Brakes / ABS | No ABS; drum brakes | No ABS; drum brakes |
| Colors & verification | ||
| Colors listed | — | — |
| Primary source | Zigwheels Philippines 2026 TMX125 Alpha price and specification page | Zigwheels Philippines 2026 YTX 125 price and specification page |
| Specification checked | 2026-08-25 | 2026-08-25 |
| Market price checked | 2026-08-25 | 2026-08-25 |
Use the individual model pages for the underlying source links and dated checks. A highlighted difference is not automatically a winner; the better value depends on your use case.
Buyer questions
What the differences mean
Price
TMX125 Alpha is currently ₱56,900; YTX 125 is ₱57,900. These are dated observed records, not a promise of dealer inventory or final transaction price.
Engine and transmission
TMX125 Alpha lists 125 cc, 9.6 hp and 9.1 Nm; YTX 125 lists 125 cc, 8 hp and 10.2 Nm. Output figures are compared on paper only; gearing and test methods are not normalized here.
Weight
Curb weight: TMX125 Alpha is 1 kg lower than YTX 125. Lower published weight can be relevant at parking and low speeds, but does not by itself prove easier handling.
Seat height
Seat height: TMX125 Alpha is 41 mm lower than YTX 125. Seat width, suspension sag, rider proportions and footwear also affect actual ground reach.
Fuel tank
TMX125 Alpha lists a 8.6 L tank; YTX 125 lists 7.6 L. MotoIndex does not yet have directly comparable published fuel-economy figures for both records.
Dimensions
MotoIndex currently normalizes curb weight, seat height, ground clearance and tire sizes for this pair. Full length/width/wheelbase data is not yet normalized for both records, so this section avoids fabricated dimensional claims.
Brakes
TMX125 Alpha: No ABS; drum brakes. YTX 125: No ABS; drum brakes. Variant-specific equipment can differ, so check the exact variant and the linked model sources before buying.
Utility-focused specifications
The current MotoIndex records compare TMX125 Alpha and YTX 125 using dated prices and published specifications. Where the requested field is not normalized for both motorcycles, the page says so rather than filling the gap with an unsupported claim.
Which costs less?
TMX125 Alpha has the lower observed starting price in the current checked records.
Which has the larger tank?
TMX125 Alpha lists a 8.6 L tank; YTX 125 lists 7.6 L. MotoIndex does not yet have directly comparable published fuel-economy figures for both records.
Which is lighter?
Curb weight: TMX125 Alpha is 1 kg lower than YTX 125. Lower published weight can be relevant at parking and low speeds, but does not by itself prove easier handling.
No generic score
Which one should you choose?
Choose TMX125 Alpha if
- ₱1,000 lower observed starting price
- 1.6 hp more published power
- 1 kg lower curb weight
- 41 mm lower published seat
Choose YTX 125 if
- 1.1 Nm more published torque
- 14 mm more ground clearance
These are factual advantages from the current model records, not an overall score or universal winner.
How MotoIndex compares these motorcycles
MotoIndex compares current Philippine-market motorcycle records using observed prices and published specifications. Differences shown on this page are calculated from the current records. Variant-specific equipment may differ. A numerical lead is not automatically a better motorcycle for every rider.
Last specification checks: TMX125 Alpha 2026-08-25; YTX 125 2026-08-25. Price checks: 2026-08-25; 2026-08-25.
FAQs
Which costs less?
TMX125 Alpha has the lower observed starting price: ₱56,900 versus ₱57,900.
Which has the larger fuel tank?
TMX125 Alpha has the larger tank: 8.6 L versus 7.6 L.
Which is lighter?
TMX125 Alpha is lighter by 1 kg.
Which has the lower seat?
TMX125 Alpha has the lower published seat by 41 mm.
Which has more ground clearance?
YTX 125 lists more ground clearance: 170 mm versus 156 mm.
How do their engine outputs compare?
See the quick comparison and full specification table above. MotoIndex uses the current checked price and specification records and labels fields that are not yet normalized.