AJS Highway Star 125 vs Italika RC125 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the AJS Highway Star 125stacks up against the Italika RC125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAJS Highway Star 125Italika RC125
Model year20202020
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower11 hp11 hp
Torque9 Nm12 Nm
Weight164 kg106 kg
Seat height28 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/80-17 / 140/70-17 2.75-18 / 3.5-16

AJS Highway Star 125 vs Italika RC125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the AJS Highway Star 125 and the Italika RC125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the AJS Highway Star 125 brings 11 hp in a 164 kg package, while the Italika RC125 counters with 11 hp at 106 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: