Lifan LF125-3 Cross vs AJS 125 Eco Commuter (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan LF125-3 Crossstacks up against the AJS 125 Eco Commuter. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan LF125-3 CrossAJS 125 Eco Commuter
Model year20122011
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower11 hp10 hp
Torque8 Nm
Weight105 kg114 kg
Seat height29 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity2.8 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Optional drumSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-18 / 3.00-18 2.75-18 / 90/90-18

Lifan LF125-3 Cross vs AJS 125 Eco Commuter — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan LF125-3 Cross and the AJS 125 Eco Commuter usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan LF125-3 Cross brings 11 hp in a 105 kg package, while the AJS 125 Eco Commuter counters with 10 hp at 114 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: