Lifan PK125M vs Yamaha BWS 125 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan PK125Mstacks up against the Yamaha BWS 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan PK125MYamaha BWS 125
Model year20202020
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower9 hp
Torque9 Nm10 Nm
Weight101 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity0.9 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires2.50-17 / 2.75-17 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Lifan PK125M vs Yamaha BWS 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan PK125M and the Yamaha BWS 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan PK125M brings 9 hp in a 101 kg package, while the Yamaha BWS 125 counters with its own power figure.

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: