Rieju Marathon 125 Pro vs Apollo RFN Thunder 125 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Rieju Marathon 125 Prostacks up against the Apollo RFN Thunder 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecRieju Marathon 125 ProApollo RFN Thunder 125
Model year20232023
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Weight121 kg106 kg
Seat height35 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L0.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Galfer wave disc with double piston caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Galfer WaveSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 120/90-18 60/100-14 / 80/100-12

Rieju Marathon 125 Pro vs Apollo RFN Thunder 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Rieju Marathon 125 Pro and the Apollo RFN Thunder 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Rieju Marathon 125 Pro brings 15 hp in a 121 kg package, while the Apollo RFN Thunder 125 counters with its own power figure at 106 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: