Lifan CT-Ray vs Yamaha BWS 125 (2020)

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

Spec comparison

SpecLifan CT-RayYamaha BWS 125
Model year20202020
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower9 hp
Torque9 Nm10 Nm
Weight115 kg
Seat height29 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires80/90-12 / 3.5-10 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Lifan CT-Ray vs Yamaha BWS 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan CT-Ray and the Yamaha BWS 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan CT-Ray brings 9 hp in a 115 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: