Malaguti Drakon 125 vs Kymco K-Pipe 125 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Drakon 125stacks up against the Kymco K-Pipe 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Drakon 125Kymco K-Pipe 125
Model year20232022
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower13 hp8 hp
Torque11 Nm9 Nm
Weight102 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity2.8 L1.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. Twin-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-17 / 130/70-17 2.75-17 / 3.50-17

Malaguti Drakon 125 vs Kymco K-Pipe 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Drakon 125 and the Kymco K-Pipe 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Drakon 125 brings 13 hp, while the Kymco K-Pipe 125 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: