Tao Motor DB17 vs Fantic 125E Performance (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Tao Motor DB17stacks up against the Fantic 125E Performance. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTao Motor DB17Fantic 125E Performance
Model year20212020
Price$999
Engine124 cc124 cc
Torque7 Nm
Weight70 kg96 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave disc
Tires70/100-17 / 90/100-14 90/90-21 / 120/80-18

Tao Motor DB17 vs Fantic 125E Performance — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tao Motor DB17 and the Fantic 125E Performance usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tao Motor DB17 brings its published horsepower in a 70 kg package, while the Fantic 125E Performance counters with its own power figure at 96 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: