UM DSR EX vs HM Locusta 125 (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the UM DSR EXstacks up against the HM Locusta 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | UM DSR EX | HM Locusta 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Price | — | $4,410 |
| Engine | 124 cc | 124 cc |
| Torque | 11 Nm | — |
| Weight | 120 kg | 114 kg |
| Seat height | 36 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 1.7 L | 1.9 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Wave disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Wave disk |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Wave disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Tires | 90/90-21 / 120/80-18 | 2.75-21 / 4.00-18 |
UM DSR EX vs HM Locusta 125 — which should you buy?
Picking between the UM DSR EX and the HM Locusta 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the UM DSR EX brings its published horsepower in a 120 kg package, while the HM Locusta 125 counters with its own power figure at 114 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: