Kymco Racing 150 vs Kymco Super 8 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Racing 150 vs Kymco Super 8 125. Kymco Racing 150: 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kymco Super 8 125: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 108 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Racing 150
Kymco Super 8 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
9.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
108 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated)
95 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
108 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 40–50 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Racing 150
6.5/10
"Solid urban commuter if bought cheap and inspected carefully."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Reliable engine when maintained
+Low seat height beginner-friendly
Cons
−Struggles above 65mph
−Carburetor issues when neglected
−Cheap plastics crack easily
Kymco Super 8 125
6.0/10
"Cheap, reliable urban transport — just forget about keeping up with traffic."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Genuinely bulletproof engine reliability
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Struggles badly above 50mph
−Bodywork cracks and rattles
−Mediocre braking performance
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