Kymco Super 8 125 vs Kymco Super 8 50
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Super 8 125 vs Kymco Super 8 50. 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. Kymco Super 8 50: ~3.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models) hp, ~97 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Super 8 125
Kymco Super 8 50
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
3.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
4.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
97 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~3.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models)
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~4.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
95 km/h
~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate)
Weight
108 kg (wet/curb weight)
~97 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 40–50 km/L)
~1.8 L/100km or ~55 km/L (typical real-world average)
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
Kymco Super 8 50
6.5/10
"Competent city scooter if bought carefully and ridden appropriately."
Pros
+Solid Kymco build quality
+Cheap parts, easy service
+Smooth automatic transmission
Cons
−35mph ceiling is dangerous
−Neglected maintenance very common
−Resale value drops fast
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