Lifan Smart 125 vs Kymco Straight 125 E3 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan Smart 125stacks up against the Kymco Straight 125 E3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan Smart 125Kymco Straight 125 E3
Model year20112010
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower10 hp7 hp
Torque10 Nm9 Nm
Weight101 kg107 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity1.8 L0.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.50-10 / 3.50-10 2.50-17 / 2.75-17

Lifan Smart 125 vs Kymco Straight 125 E3 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan Smart 125 and the Kymco Straight 125 E3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan Smart 125 brings 10 hp in a 101 kg package, while the Kymco Straight 125 E3 counters with 7 hp at 107 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: