Vervemoto Hero 125i vs Rieju Marathon 125 Pro SM (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vervemoto Hero 125istacks up against the Rieju Marathon 125 Pro SM. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVervemoto Hero 125iRieju Marathon 125 Pro SM
Model year20172013
Price$2,990
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower11 hp15 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight127 kg115 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Galfer Wave. Radial mounted AJP gold series dual piston caliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Galfer Wave
Tires110/70-17 / 130/70-17 100/80-17 / 130/70-17

Vervemoto Hero 125i vs Rieju Marathon 125 Pro SM — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vervemoto Hero 125i and the Rieju Marathon 125 Pro SM usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vervemoto Hero 125i brings 11 hp in a 127 kg package, while the Rieju Marathon 125 Pro SM counters with 15 hp at 115 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: