Lifan BWS125 vs Italika DS125 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan BWS125stacks up against the Italika DS125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan BWS125Italika DS125
Model year20202020
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower8 hp8 hp
Torque8 Nm7 Nm
Weight115 kg102 kg
Seat height31 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 3.50-10 / 3.50-10

Lifan BWS125 vs Italika DS125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan BWS125 and the Italika DS125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan BWS125 brings 8 hp in a 115 kg package, while the Italika DS125 counters with 8 hp at 102 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: