Motowell Retrosa 125 vs Yamaha Cygnus X (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Motowell Retrosa 125stacks up against the Yamaha Cygnus X. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMotowell Retrosa 125Yamaha Cygnus X
Model year20162016
Price$1,799
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower8 hp11 hp
Torque9 Nm
Weight112 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 110/70-12 / 120/70-12

Motowell Retrosa 125 vs Yamaha Cygnus X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Motowell Retrosa 125 and the Yamaha Cygnus X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Motowell Retrosa 125 brings 8 hp, while the Yamaha Cygnus X counters with 11 hp at 112 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: