Beta Urban 125 Special vs Hartford VR125Z (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta Urban 125 Specialstacks up against the Hartford VR125Z. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBeta Urban 125 SpecialHartford VR125Z
Model year20102014
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower10 hp
Torque6 Nm
Weight101 kg122 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-19 / 120/90-16 90/90-18 / 110/90-18

Beta Urban 125 Special vs Hartford VR125Z — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta Urban 125 Special and the Hartford VR125Z usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta Urban 125 Special brings its published horsepower in a 101 kg package, while the Hartford VR125Z counters with 10 hp at 122 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: