125cc sporty motorcycles that are perfect for having fun around town and also on winding roads.

According to Spanish legislation, any 125cc motorcycle or scooter must have a maximum power of 15 hp to be ridden with a B license and three years of riding experience. But those 15 hp can be delivered in many ways: with quiet, economical engines or with livelier, more energetic engines.

Ergonomics can also vary. You can find models that prioritize comfort, while others, on the other hand, encourage more aggressive riding positions that serve as a guide for later increases in engine power or simply make the feel of the handlebars more appealing.

Today we present 10 models that combine precisely these characteristics: their marked sportiness, both in the character of their engine and in the driving position.

They're all bikes whose natural habitat is the city, but they can also be a great time on winding roads, as they benefit from either their lightness or engines that like to rev high. They also have a more aggressive aesthetic than the more utilitarian 125s.

The Noale brand was a pioneer in 125cc sports bikes and continues to demonstrate its fine form with this little marvel that incorporates a wealth of technology from its racing department. In fact, it's directly inspired by the aggressive lines of its bigger sister, the RS 660. The chassis is one of the most advanced in the category, with a twin-spar aluminum frame and 40mm inverted forks and a rear monoshock anchored to an asymmetric aluminum swingarm. It also stands out for the high-revving performance of the liquid-cooled, four-valve single-cylinder engine, which delivers the required 15 hp. It also features switchable traction control and dual-channel ABS with an anti-roll system.

Having just arrived on the market a few months ago, the Indian giant Bajaj is a specialist in the eighth-liter engine, selling literally millions of units in Asia, Africa, and South America. Its motorcycles have a well-deserved reputation for being virtually unbreakable... and they must be, judging by the terrible punishment they take in their home country without flinching. It arrives in Europe with a more sophisticated but equally durable product, the entry-level model of which is this Pulsar naked sport, delivering 12.7 hp, weighing 128 kilos, and featuring nice features like a fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity.

Prestigious acronyms for a prestigious 125cc bike, one of the "grandes dames" of the segment. Honda calls this beautiful bike a "Neo-Sport," as it combines the style of traditional CBs and the family aesthetics inherited from the CB1000 and CB650R with an engine that delivers the obligatory 15 hp and is pure efficiency. It weighs 130 kilos and features a 5-inch TFT display and ABS braking system. In true Honda fashion, pure versatility. As functional in the city as it is fun on the road.

The Kobe brand takes the "Ninja" name for its motorcycles very seriously; it's not for nothing that it's one of the most successful sports series in history. The 125, therefore, not only inherits the sharp lines of its older siblings designed by the Kawasaki Racing Team but also their explosive character, as its 15 HP engine is known for its power at low and mid-range revs... without diminishing at high revs. A real statement of intent. It features an ABS braking system and digital instrumentation via an LCD screen. It may not be the most outstanding in terms of equipment, but its greatest attribute is its radical nature... also in its 100% Superbike ergonomics.

Probably the most "explosive" of the naked machines in terms of character. KTMs are always radical bikes, and this Duke is no exception. In this sense, it will be a machine that chooses its owner and not the other way around, as it is pure sportiness, as evidenced by its suspension, fully sporty brakes, and multi-tubular chassis inherited from its larger-displacement sister. Its 14.75 hp power and 124 kg weight make it a perfect machine for twisty sections.

QJ has joined the sporty 125cc party with a model whose aesthetics—its wide, 100% race-inspired fairing—demonstrate clearly what it's aiming for: performance to match its aesthetics. Despite this, it's a very economical engine, with the brand claiming a fuel consumption of 2.5 liters per 100 km.

The SRK 125 R aspires to challenge the competition and establish itself as a benchmark for sportiness, with its 15 hp of power, ABS braking, R-feel suspension (inverted fork and preload-adjustable rear shock absorber with linkage), clip-on handlebars, and supersport ergonomics for a weight of 140 kg. Its 5" TFT dashboard can be connected to a mobile phone via Bluetooth and features a mirror effect for using the navigator or any other useful riding application.

We continue with legendary sagas... this time none other than the smallest of the GSXs. Suzuki has done something interesting with this bike; they've given it a spectacular look on par with its bigger siblings but with a much more versatile engine, aware that the city will be the environment where it will be most used. That doesn't mean its 15 hp output lags behind its competitors, but rather that it feels more comfortable at low and medium revs. Like any good sports bike, it features clip-on handlebars. Its chassis includes a steel twin-beam frame, standard forks, a rear monoshock, and standard ABS brakes, as well as a kick-start assist.

With this 125, Voge continues its long-standing policy of offering quality and aggressive aesthetics at affordable prices. Designed by Massimo Zaniboni, it's striking, but beyond its price and style, the 125 R is a great training bike for learning how to ride naked sports bikes, as its spirited 15 hp delivers a very high level of performance at medium revs. It weighs 128 kilos and its chassis features inverted forks, ABS braking, and an asymmetrical "banana" swingarm in the purest racing style. The resounding sound emanating from its exhaust is particularly noteworthy.

Without a doubt, it's one of the queens of the segment, just like its other rivals, inheriting the aesthetics and character of its older siblings. The MT is as spectacular and radical as it looks, yet also versatile. Yamaha classifies it as "Hypertorque," meaning it offers better performance at low and mid-range, which is precisely what it uses most in the city, while the Deltabox chassis reminds us of Yamaha's pure sportiness. The engine incorporates the exclusive VVA system, which Yamaha also uses in the larger MTs. It comes standard with ABS with TCS and a 5-inch TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation. A "Yamahita" weighing just 142 kilos that embodies better than any other the notion of "born to be functional in the city but devilishly fun on the curves."

In addition to equipping this bike with a very flexible engine thanks to a very linear 15 HP power delivery, the brand hasn't skimped on the chassis: a monoshock on an aluminum swingarm, inverted fork, alloy wheels, dual-channel ABS... And neither has it any equipment. The Z2 offers one of the most complete in the segment, with a tire pressure sensor, remote fuel tank and seat opening, full LED lighting, an LCD digital instrument panel, adjustable levers, backlit controls, a dual USB socket, central locking of the seat and fuel tank with electronic proximity key...