Vento Phantom LI vs Chang-Jiang BD 125T-5A (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vento Phantom LIstacks up against the Chang-Jiang BD 125T-5A. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVento Phantom LIChang-Jiang BD 125T-5A
Model year20082007
Price$1,699
Engine150 cc150 cc
Horsepower9 hp8 hp
Torque9 Nm
Weight104 kg101 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hand operation, disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake). Hand operation, drum
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Vento Phantom LI vs Chang-Jiang BD 125T-5A — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vento Phantom LI and the Chang-Jiang BD 125T-5A usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vento Phantom LI brings 9 hp in a 104 kg package, while the Chang-Jiang BD 125T-5A counters with 8 hp at 101 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: