Malaguti Madison 125 vs Modenas Karisma 125S (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Madison 125stacks up against the Modenas Karisma 125S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Madison 125Modenas Karisma 125S
Model year20232023
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower12 hp
Torque11 Nm
Weight147 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-14 / 120/70-14 80/90-14 / 90/90-14

Malaguti Madison 125 vs Modenas Karisma 125S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Madison 125 and the Modenas Karisma 125S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Madison 125 brings 12 hp in a 147 kg package, while the Modenas Karisma 125S 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: