Vertigo Nitro 125 vs Yamaha Raptor 125 (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVertigo Nitro 125Yamaha Raptor 125
Model year20162016
Price$1,759
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower7 hp
Torque8 Nm8 Nm
Weight102 kg100 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 130/60-12 / 130/60-12

Vertigo Nitro 125 vs Yamaha Raptor 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vertigo Nitro 125 and the Yamaha Raptor 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vertigo Nitro 125 brings its published horsepower in a 102 kg package, while the Yamaha Raptor 125 counters with 7 hp at 100 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: