Tauris Matador 125 vs Nipponia Vorrei 125 (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTauris Matador 125Nipponia Vorrei 125
Model year20162016
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower8 hp9 hp
Torque8 Nm9 Nm
Weight109 kg138 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 110/70-16 / 130/70-16

Tauris Matador 125 vs Nipponia Vorrei 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Tauris Matador 125 and the Nipponia Vorrei 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Tauris Matador 125 brings 8 hp in a 109 kg package, while the Nipponia Vorrei 125 counters with 9 hp at 138 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: