Daelim Daystar 125 FI vs Jinlun JL 125-13 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Daelim Daystar 125 FIstacks up against the Jinlun JL 125-13. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDaelim Daystar 125 FIJinlun JL 125-13
Model year20112007
Price$2,990
Engine124 cc124 cc
Torque9 Nm
Weight154 kg154 kg
Fuel capacity4.4 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-18 / 130/90-15 3-18 / 130/90-15

Daelim Daystar 125 FI vs Jinlun JL 125-13 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Daelim Daystar 125 FI and the Jinlun JL 125-13 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Daelim Daystar 125 FI brings its published horsepower in a 154 kg package, while the Jinlun JL 125-13 counters with its own power figure at 154 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: