Kymco Downtown 125 vs Sym Symphony 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Downtown 125 vs Sym Symphony 125. Kymco Downtown 125: 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Sym Symphony 125: 8.5–9.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated hp, 105–115 kg (curb weight) — estimated weight, top speed 95–100 km/h — estimated, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Kymco Downtown 125
Sym Symphony 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
9.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
105 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
8.5–9.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated
Torque
11 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
9.5–10.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm — estimated
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant)
95–100 km/h — estimated
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
105–115 kg (curb weight) — estimated
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 40–50 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Downtown 125
7.0/10
"Sensible urban workhorse that rewards buyers who check the history."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Generous underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−CVT neglect is common problem
−Front caliper seizes easily
−Bodywork panels crack expensively
Sym Symphony 125
7.0/10
"Unglamorous but honest transport that won't let you down."
Pros
+Reliable Taiwanese build quality
+Fuel-efficient daily commuter
+Reasonable used pricing
Cons
−Zero excitement factor
−Belt service gets expensive
−Limited parts availability
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