MBK Cityliner 125 vs Garelli Tiesse 125 4T (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the MBK Cityliner 125stacks up against the Garelli Tiesse 125 4T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMBK Cityliner 125Garelli Tiesse 125 4T
Model year20092009
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower14 hp9 hp
Torque12 Nm9 Nm
Weight159 kg102 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.8 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-16 / 140/70-15 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

MBK Cityliner 125 vs Garelli Tiesse 125 4T — which should you buy?

Picking between the MBK Cityliner 125 and the Garelli Tiesse 125 4T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the MBK Cityliner 125 brings 14 hp in a 159 kg package, while the Garelli Tiesse 125 4T counters with 9 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: