Kymco Pulsar vs Hartford VR125Z (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Pulsarstacks up against the Hartford VR125Z. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kymco Pulsar | Hartford VR125Z |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2014 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 124 cc | 124 cc |
| Horsepower | 10 hp | 10 hp |
| Torque | 9 Nm | 6 Nm |
| Weight | 117 kg | 122 kg |
| Seat height | — | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 L | 3.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Tires | 2.75-18 / 3.50-16 | 90/90-18 / 110/90-18 |
Kymco Pulsar vs Hartford VR125Z — which should you buy?
Picking between the Kymco Pulsar and the Hartford VR125Z usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Pulsar brings 10 hp in a 117 kg package, while the Hartford VR125Z counters with 10 hp at 122 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: