Kymco Like 125 vs Kymco People S 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Like 125 vs Kymco People S 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 People S 125: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Like 125
Kymco People S 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
9.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
107 kg
118 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
9.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight
107 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 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 People S 125
7.0/10
"Unglamorous urban workhorse that genuinely delivers where it counts daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kymco reliability
+Excellent underseat storage
+Fuel injection cold starts
Cons
−Gutless above 45mph
−CVT belt often neglected
−Uninspiring riding experience
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