SYM Orbit III 125: specs and comparison
SYM Orbit III 125 (Scooter, since 2023): 125 cc engine, 8.4 kW / 11 bhp, 115 kg (kerb weight), seat height 785 mm. Licence: A1 / 125.
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SYM Orbit III 125since 2023 · 125 cc · 8 kW
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Specs
Generation since 2023
| Years | since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Scooter |
| Licence | A1 / 125 |
| Engine | 125 cc, 1 cyl. |
| Power | 8.4 kW / 11 bhp |
| Weight | 115 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 785 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | automatic |
| Tank | 6.2 l |
| Fuel use | 128 mpg (2.2 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 155 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £1,500 - £2,000 |
Why it's worth it
- Nimble in traffic
- Very low fuel use
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Light: up to 150 kg (140 kg dry)
Watch out
- Budget build quality
- Brakes are only average
What to check on a used one
- CVT belt and rollers: shudder when pulling away
- Battery and charging: fast, strong start
- Electrical connectors: corrosion, lights, switches
Compare with rivals
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Questions
Is the SYM Orbit III 125 A2-legal?
Yes: 8.4 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the SYM Orbit III 125?
785 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the SYM Orbit III 125 weigh?
115 kg (kerb weight).
What is the fuel use and range of the SYM Orbit III 125?
About 128 mpg (2.2 l/100 km); with the 6.2 l tank that is roughly 155 miles (250 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.