Kymco People S 125 vs SYM Symphony 125
Kymco People S 125 vs SYM Symphony 125 side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2019 and since 2021.
Key differences
- Lighter: SYM Symphony 125 (122 vs 130 kg, kerb weight)
- Lower seat: SYM Symphony 125 (780 vs 800 mm)
- Longer range: Kymco People S 125 (about 135 vs 110 miles)
| Specs | Kymco People S 125 | SYM Symphony 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2019 | since 2021 |
| Type | Scooter | Scooter |
| Licence | A1 / 125 | A1 / 125 |
| Engine | 124 cc, 1 cyl. | 125 cc, 1 cyl. |
| Power | 8 kW / 11 bhp | ✓8.4 kW / 11 bhp (best value) |
| Torque | 10 Nm at 6500 rpm | 10.3 Nm at 6500 rpm |
| Weight | 130 kg (kerb weight) | ✓122 kg (kerb weight) (best value) |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 780 mm |
| Suspension travel | front 95 mm, rear 86 mm | no data |
| Max load | no data | no data |
| ABS | ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | automatic | automatic |
| Tank | ✓6.2 l (best value) | 5.2 l |
| Fuel use | 113 mpg (2.5 l/100 km) | 113 mpg (2.5 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | ✓135 miles (best value) | 110 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £1,800 - £3,000 | £1,500 - £2,200 |
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Kymco People S 125: Watch out
- Budget build quality
- Brakes are only average
- Short range, frequent fuel stops
SYM Symphony 125: Watch out
- Struggles at motorway speeds
- Brakes are only average
- Short range, frequent fuel stops
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