Malaguti Drakon 125 vs SWM Hoku 125 (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Drakon 125SWM Hoku 125
Model year20232023
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower13 hp15 hp
Torque11 Nm
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. ABS, floating caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. ABS, floating caliper
Tires100/80-17 / 130/70-17 110/70-17 / 140/60-17

Malaguti Drakon 125 vs SWM Hoku 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Drakon 125 and the SWM Hoku 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Drakon 125 brings 13 hp, while the SWM Hoku 125 counters with 15 hp.

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: