Nipponia Arte 125 vs Yamaha Raptor 125 (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecNipponia Arte 125Yamaha Raptor 125
Model year20162016
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower9 hp7 hp
Torque9 Nm8 Nm
Weight136 kg100 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/60-13 / 130/60-13 130/60-12 / 130/60-12

Nipponia Arte 125 vs Yamaha Raptor 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Nipponia Arte 125 and the Yamaha Raptor 125 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 Raptor 125 counters with 7 hp at 100 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: