Lifan PK125M vs Italika DS125 (2020)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan PK125Mstacks up against the Italika DS125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Lifan PK125M | Italika DS125 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Horsepower | 9 hp | 8 hp |
| Torque | 9 Nm | 7 Nm |
| Weight | 101 kg | 102 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | 28 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 0.9 L | 1.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 4-speed | — |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 2.50-17 / 2.75-17 | 3.50-10 / 3.50-10 |
Lifan PK125M vs Italika DS125 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Lifan PK125M and the Italika DS125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan PK125M brings 9 hp in a 101 kg package, while the Italika DS125 counters with 8 hp at 102 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:

