Hartford VR125Z vs Kymco Pulsar 125 LX (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hartford VR125Zstacks up against the Kymco Pulsar 125 LX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Hartford VR125Z | Kymco Pulsar 125 LX |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Price | — | $1,599 |
| Engine | 124 cc | 124 cc |
| Horsepower | 10 hp | 10 hp |
| Torque | 6 Nm | 9 Nm |
| Weight | 122 kg | 117 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 L | 4.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 90/90-18 / 110/90-18 | 2.75-18 / 3.50-16 |
Hartford VR125Z vs Kymco Pulsar 125 LX — which should you buy?
Picking between the Hartford VR125Z and the Kymco Pulsar 125 LX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hartford VR125Z brings 10 hp in a 122 kg package, while the Kymco Pulsar 125 LX counters with 10 hp at 117 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: