Kymco Like 125 vs Kymco Downtown 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Like 125 vs Kymco Downtown 125. Kymco Like 125: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 107 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
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Kymco Like 125
Kymco Downtown 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
11 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
107 kg
148 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
11 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
95 km/h
95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant)
Weight
107 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Like 125
6.5/10
"Honest urban runabout that demands low expectations and rewards them."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability when maintained
+Retro styling ages well
+Cheap parts, easy servicing
Cons
−Painfully slow above 55mph
−Cheap suspension feels it
−Resale value drops fast
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
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