Sym R1-Z 125 vs Chang-Jiang BD 125T-4 (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym R1-Z 125stacks up against the Chang-Jiang BD 125T-4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym R1-Z 125Chang-Jiang BD 125T-4
Model year20072007
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower10 hp8 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight105 kg98 kg
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesSingle disc. Hand operation, disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Hand operation, drum
Tires100/90-10 / 100/90-10 3.5-10 / 3.5-10

Sym R1-Z 125 vs Chang-Jiang BD 125T-4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym R1-Z 125 and the Chang-Jiang BD 125T-4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym R1-Z 125 brings 10 hp in a 105 kg package, while the Chang-Jiang BD 125T-4 counters with 8 hp at 98 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: