Kymco People S 125 vs Honda Pcx 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco People S 125 vs Honda Pcx 125. 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. Honda Pcx 125: ~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 131 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~105 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco People S 125
Honda Pcx 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
12.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.8 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
131 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
9.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~12 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
~105 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
131 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Pcx 125
8.0/10
"The benchmark 125 scooter — buy a well-serviced example without hesitation."
Pros
+Exceptionally reliable Honda engine
+Outstanding real-world fuel economy
+Helmet-swallowing underseat storage
Cons
−Struggles badly on dual carriageways
−Plastic panels scratch extremely easily
−Camchain rattle if neglected
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