SWM VA 125Z vs MH NKR 125 (2022)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSWM VA 125ZMH NKR 125
Model year20222021
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp11 hp
Torque19 Nm
Weight136 kg118 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Tires110/70-17 / 140/60-17 90/90-17 / 130/70-17

SWM VA 125Z vs MH NKR 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the SWM VA 125Z and the MH NKR 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the SWM VA 125Z brings 15 hp in a 136 kg package, while the MH NKR 125 counters with 11 hp at 118 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: