Hartford VR125Z vs AJS CR3-125 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hartford VR125Zstacks up against the AJS CR3-125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHartford VR125ZAJS CR3-125
Model year20142008
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower10 hp11 hp
Torque6 Nm
Weight122 kg115 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-18 / 110/90-18 70/90-17 / 100/80-17

Hartford VR125Z vs AJS CR3-125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hartford VR125Z and the AJS CR3-125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hartford VR125Z brings 10 hp in a 122 kg package, while the AJS CR3-125 counters with 11 hp at 115 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: