Yamaha MT-125 vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Yamaha MT-125 and LiveWire S2 Del Mar are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Yamaha MT-125 undercuts the LiveWire S2 Del Mar by about $10,200, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the LiveWire S2 Del Mar leads on power with 84 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickYamaha
Yamaha MT-125
LiveWire
LiveWire S2 Del MarThe verdict
The Yamaha MT-125 edges it overall at 7.9/10, but the LiveWire S2 Del Mar wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Yamaha MT-125
A2-legal, 15 hp, forgiving to learn on.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
84 hp and 0.42 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Yamaha MT-125
Our 7.9/10 at $5,299, the most bike per dollar.
Yamaha MT-125
142 kg with an 810 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Yamaha MT-125 vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Yamaha MT-125 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar makes the most power at 84 hp and 263 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Yamaha MT-125 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The Yamaha MT-125 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $5,299.
Which is lighter, the Yamaha MT-125 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The Yamaha MT-125 is the lightest at 142 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Yamaha MT-125 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
For a new rider we'd point to the Yamaha MT-125: A2-legal, 15 hp and 142 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
