Are the Rear Wheels of Prince 125 and Regular 125 Interchangeable?
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Prince 125 and regular 125 rear wheels are not interchangeable, as the rear tires of the Prince model differ from those of regular straddle-type motorcycles. Differences between Prince 125 and regular 125: The appearance of a regular 125 differs from that of a regular Prince model, though their engines are mostly the same. Prince models feature higher handlebars, smaller rear wheels, and slightly lower seats, offering better riding comfort, especially for long-distance travel. However, Prince models in the same class are not more expensive than regular 125s; their prices are similar. Introduction to Prince 125: The Haojue HJ125 small Prince motorcycle has body dimensions of 1975mm × 800mm × 1110mm (length × width × height), a seat height of 740mm, a minimum ground clearance of 165mm, a wheelbase of 1280mm, and a curb weight of 120 kilograms.
I think the rear wheels of the Prince 125 and the regular 125 are not interchangeable, and there are quite a few reasons for this. The Prince 125 is usually the classic model from KYMCO, while the regular 125 might refer to standard models from Yamaha or Honda. Their wheel sizes are different—the Prince uses 110/80-10 tires, while the regular ones might have 100/90-10. The bolt spacing and sprocket positions also vary significantly. The Prince typically has a 4-hole setup, whereas the regular ones might have 3 holes. Forcing a mismatched wheel to fit can cause it to tilt, leading to severe handlebar wobbling at speed, potential brake disc damage, or even chain jamming. I’ve seen someone try this at the repair shop where I help out, and it ended with a minor accident due to loss of control. My advice is not to cut corners here—measure the rim diameter and bolt spacing carefully before swapping parts. Safe riding is paramount, especially on small 125cc bikes, which are less stable at high speeds. Mismatched wheels only make them more dangerous.
