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All Bikes/Compare/Bimota V2 Santa Monica vs Keeway Superlight 125

Bimota V2 Santa Monica vs Keeway Superlight 125

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bimota V2 Santa Monica vs Keeway Superlight 125. Bimota V2 Santa Monica: Unknown — model not verified hp, Unknown — model not verified weight, top speed Unknown — model not verified, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Keeway Superlight 125: 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (approx. 8 kW; estimate based on typical 125cc single-cylinder output for this model) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed 95–105 km/h (estimated; note: restricted versions may be limited to ~90 km/h for A1 compliance), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Bimota V2 Santa Monica Keeway Superlight 125
Horsepower (hp)
hp
11 hp
Torque (Nm)
Nm
9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
kg
118 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
Unknown — model not verified
11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (approx. 8 kW; estimate based on typical 125cc single-cylinder output for this model)
Torque
Unknown — model not verified
9 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimate)
Top Speed
Unknown — model not verified
95–105 km/h (estimated; note: restricted versions may be limited to ~90 km/h for A1 compliance)
Weight
Unknown — model not verified
118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Fuel
Unknown — model not verified
2.5–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–40 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Bimota V2 Santa Monica
Bimota V2 Santa Monica
7.8/10

"A magnificent, maddening machine that rewards dedicated enthusiasts willing to commit financially."

Pros
+Hub-center steering genuinely transforms handling
+Ducati twin sounds incredible
+Exclusivity and street presence unmatched
Cons
Parts availability genuinely terrible
Specialist mechanic costs brutal
Hub-center wear inspection critical
Keeway Superlight 125
Keeway Superlight 125
6.5/10

"Style over substance, but honest value for A1 licence riders."

Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Predictable beginner-friendly engine
+Affordable used prices
Cons
Cheap switchgear feels nasty
Mirrors vibrate excessively
Neglected chains are common

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