Daelim Daystar VL 125 L vs Kymco Hipster 125 4V L-Bar (2004)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Daelim Daystar VL 125 Lstacks up against the Kymco Hipster 125 4V L-Bar. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDaelim Daystar VL 125 LKymco Hipster 125 4V L-Bar
Model year20042004
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower13 hp12 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight160 kg153 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires90/90-18 / 130/90-15 3.00-18 4PR / 130/90-15 66P

Daelim Daystar VL 125 L vs Kymco Hipster 125 4V L-Bar — which should you buy?

Picking between the Daelim Daystar VL 125 L and the Kymco Hipster 125 4V L-Bar usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Daelim Daystar VL 125 L brings 13 hp in a 160 kg package, while the Kymco Hipster 125 4V L-Bar counters with 12 hp at 153 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: