Zontes Mantis 125 vs Loncin LX125-71A City Star L (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zontes Mantis 125stacks up against the Loncin LX125-71A City Star L. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZontes Mantis 125Loncin LX125-71A City Star L
Model year20162013
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower11 hp11 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight120 kg115 kg
Seat height29 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/90-17 / 110/90-17 80/90-17 / 110/80-17

Zontes Mantis 125 vs Loncin LX125-71A City Star L — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zontes Mantis 125 and the Loncin LX125-71A City Star L usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zontes Mantis 125 brings 11 hp in a 120 kg package, while the Loncin LX125-71A City Star L counters with 11 hp at 115 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: