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All Bikes/Compare/Bmw R Ninet Racer vs Keeway Superlight 125

Bmw R Ninet Racer vs Keeway Superlight 125

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bmw R Ninet Racer vs Keeway Superlight 125. Bmw R Ninet Racer: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure), 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

Bmw R Ninet Racer Keeway Superlight 125
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
11 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
118 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (approx. 8 kW; estimate based on typical 125cc single-cylinder output for this model)
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
9 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimate)
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure)
95–105 km/h (estimated; note: restricted versions may be limited to ~90 km/h for A1 compliance)
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.5–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–40 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Bmw R Ninet Racer
Bmw R Ninet Racer
7.8/10

"A spectacular weekend weapon that demands commitment and punishes compromise."

Pros
+Stunning, timeless visual presence
+Torquey, characterful boxer engine
+Excellent build quality overall
Cons
Punishing riding position quickly
Expensive BMW dealer servicing
Overheats badly in traffic
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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