Motowell Retrosa 125 vs Nipponia Arte 125 (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMotowell Retrosa 125Nipponia Arte 125
Model year20162016
Price$1,799
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower8 hp9 hp
Torque9 Nm
Weight136 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Motowell Retrosa 125 vs Nipponia Arte 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Motowell Retrosa 125 and the Nipponia Arte 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Motowell Retrosa 125 brings 8 hp, while the Nipponia Arte 125 counters with 9 hp at 136 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: