Yamaha Cygnus X vs Motowell Retrosa 125 (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Cygnus XMotowell Retrosa 125
Model year20162016
Price$1,799
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower11 hp8 hp
Torque9 Nm
Weight112 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires110/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Yamaha Cygnus X vs Motowell Retrosa 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Cygnus X and the Motowell Retrosa 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Cygnus X brings 11 hp in a 112 kg package, while the Motowell Retrosa 125 counters with 8 hp.

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: