Cagiva W8 125 vs Garelli XR 125 Tiger (1997)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cagiva W8 125stacks up against the Garelli XR 125 Tiger. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCagiva W8 125Garelli XR 125 Tiger
Model year19971985
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp20 hp
Torque20 Nm
Weight114 kg100 kg
Seat height34 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. 2-piston
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3,00-21 / 120-18

Cagiva W8 125 vs Garelli XR 125 Tiger — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cagiva W8 125 and the Garelli XR 125 Tiger usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cagiva W8 125 brings 15 hp in a 114 kg package, while the Garelli XR 125 Tiger counters with 20 hp at 100 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: