Lifan Smart 125 vs Sym HD Evo 125i (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan Smart 125stacks up against the Sym HD Evo 125i. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan Smart 125Sym HD Evo 125i
Model year20112011
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower10 hp13 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight101 kg135 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity1.8 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Optional 130 mm drum
Tires3.50-10 / 3.50-10 100/80-16 / 120/80-16

Lifan Smart 125 vs Sym HD Evo 125i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan Smart 125 and the Sym HD Evo 125i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan Smart 125 brings 10 hp in a 101 kg package, while the Sym HD Evo 125i counters with 13 hp at 135 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: