Beta Urban 125 vs Lifan Smart 125 (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBeta Urban 125Lifan Smart 125
Model year20122011
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower14 hp10 hp
Torque11 Nm10 Nm
Weight168 kg101 kg
Seat height32 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L1.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-16 / 140/70-15 3.50-10 / 3.50-10

Beta Urban 125 vs Lifan Smart 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Beta Urban 125 and the Lifan Smart 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta Urban 125 brings 14 hp in a 168 kg package, while the Lifan Smart 125 counters with 10 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: