Shanyang SY125-8A vs Romet Soft 125 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Shanyang SY125-8Astacks up against the Romet Soft 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecShanyang SY125-8ARomet Soft 125
Model year20162014
Price$951
Engine124 cc124 cc
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.25-17 / 4.50-12

Shanyang SY125-8A vs Romet Soft 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Shanyang SY125-8A and the Romet Soft 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Shanyang SY125-8A brings its published horsepower, while the Romet Soft 125 counters with its own power figure.

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: