Derbi Cross City 125 vs Shanyang SY125-8A (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Derbi Cross City 125stacks up against the Shanyang SY125-8A. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDerbi Cross City 125Shanyang SY125-8A
Model year20172016
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Weight110 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-18 / 130/80-17 2.25-17 / 4.50-12

Derbi Cross City 125 vs Shanyang SY125-8A — which should you buy?

Picking between the Derbi Cross City 125 and the Shanyang SY125-8A usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Derbi Cross City 125 brings its published horsepower in a 110 kg package, while the Shanyang SY125-8A counters with its own power figure.

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: