Kymco 125 Hipster 4V L-Bar vs Jinlun JL 125 MARAUDER (JL125 - 11) (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco 125 Hipster 4V L-Barstacks up against the Jinlun JL 125 MARAUDER (JL125 - 11). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco 125 Hipster 4V L-BarJinlun JL 125 MARAUDER (JL125 - 11)
Model year20052005
Price$1,992
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower12 hp12 hp
Torque10 Nm9 Nm
Weight153 kg135 kg
Fuel capacity2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-18 / 130/90-15 110/90-16 / 130/90-15

Kymco 125 Hipster 4V L-Bar vs Jinlun JL 125 MARAUDER (JL125 - 11) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco 125 Hipster 4V L-Bar and the Jinlun JL 125 MARAUDER (JL125 - 11) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco 125 Hipster 4V L-Bar brings 12 hp in a 153 kg package, while the Jinlun JL 125 MARAUDER (JL125 - 11) counters with 12 hp at 135 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: