Honda Forza 125 vs Sym Joyride 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Forza 125 vs Sym Joyride 125. Honda Forza 125: 12.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 163 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Sym Joyride 125: ~8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~115 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95–100 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by market variant), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Forza 125
Sym Joyride 125
Horsepower (hp)
12.9 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.7 Nm
9.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
163 kg
115 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
12.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm
~8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
11.7 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
~9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
115 km/h
95–100 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by market variant)
Weight
163 kg (curb weight)
~115 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.4 L/100km (approx. 41 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approx. 40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Forza 125
7.5/10
"The sensible choice that rarely disappoints — predictably brilliant urban transport."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent underseat storage
+Smooth refined engine
Cons
−CVT belt neglected by owners
−Weak above 60mph
−Warping brake discs common
Sym Joyride 125
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards patient buyers willing to search."
Pros
+Solid Taiwanese build quality
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−CVT maintenance often neglected
−Scarce used parts availability
−Underwhelming resale value
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