Piaggio B 125 vs Kymco Active 125 (2005)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio B 125Kymco Active 125
Model year20052004
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower15 hp8 hp
Torque12 Nm9 Nm
Weight149 kg108 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-16 / 140/70-16 2.50-17 / 2.75-17

Piaggio B 125 vs Kymco Active 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio B 125 and the Kymco Active 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio B 125 brings 15 hp in a 149 kg package, while the Kymco Active 125 counters with 8 hp at 108 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: