Peugeot Geopolis 125 vs Kymco Downtown 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Peugeot Geopolis 125 vs Kymco Downtown 125. Peugeot Geopolis 125: ~11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; limited to 11 kW per 125cc class regulations) hp, ~155 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated; governed as per 125cc Euro regulations), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kymco Downtown 125: 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Peugeot Geopolis 125
Kymco Downtown 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
11 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.5 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
148 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; limited to 11 kW per 125cc class regulations)
11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
~10.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
11 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~100 km/h (estimated; governed as per 125cc Euro regulations)
95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant)
Weight
~155 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Peugeot Geopolis 125
6.5/10
"Buy one clean or don't buy one at all."
Pros
+Excellent underseat storage capacity
+Distinctive French styling
+Comfortable long-distance riding position
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely difficult
−Sparse dealer network
−Electrical gremlins on aged examples
Kymco Downtown 125
7.0/10
"Sensible urban workhorse that rewards buyers who check the history."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Generous underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−CVT neglect is common problem
−Front caliper seizes easily
−Bodywork panels crack expensively
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