Italika DS125 vs Yamaha BWS 125 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italika DS125stacks up against the Yamaha BWS 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItalika DS125Yamaha BWS 125
Model year20202020
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower8 hp
Torque7 Nm10 Nm
Weight102 kg
Seat height28 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.2 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires3.50-10 / 3.50-10 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Italika DS125 vs Yamaha BWS 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italika DS125 and the Yamaha BWS 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italika DS125 brings 8 hp in a 102 kg package, while the Yamaha BWS 125 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: