Nipponia Arte 125 vs Yamaha Cygnus X SR (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecNipponia Arte 125Yamaha Cygnus X SR
Model year20162015
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower9 hp11 hp
Torque9 Nm9 Nm
Weight136 kg112 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 110/70-12 / 120/70-12

Nipponia Arte 125 vs Yamaha Cygnus X SR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Nipponia Arte 125 and the Yamaha Cygnus X SR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Nipponia Arte 125 brings 9 hp in a 136 kg package, while the Yamaha Cygnus X SR 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: