Kymco Super 8 125 vs Aprilia Sr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Super 8 125 vs Aprilia Sr 125. 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. Aprilia Sr 125: ~11 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated) hp, ~130 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated, varies by year and variant), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Super 8 125
Aprilia Sr 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
11 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
10.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
130 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~11 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated)
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~10.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
95 km/h
~100 km/h (estimated, varies by year and variant)
Weight
108 kg (wet/curb weight)
~130 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 40–50 km/L)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Aprilia Sr 125
7.5/10
"A genuinely rewarding 125 if you buy the right one."
Pros
+Sharp Italian styling wins
+Confidence-inspiring cornering chassis
+Punchy town riding performance
Cons
−Neglected examples rot fast
−Parts availability can disappoint
−Crash damage history common
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