Peugeot Looxor 125 vs Kymco Downtown 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Peugeot Looxor 125 vs Kymco Downtown 125. Peugeot Looxor 125: 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm — best estimate hp, 155 kg (wet/curb weight — best estimate) weight, top speed 100 km/h (approx., governed per 125cc EU regulations), Motoryk rating 5.5/10. 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 Looxor 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 — best estimate
11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
10.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm — best estimate
11 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
100 km/h (approx., governed per 125cc EU regulations)
95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant)
Weight
155 kg (wet/curb weight — best estimate)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — best estimate
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Peugeot Looxor 125
5.5/10
"Cheap urban runabout if the price genuinely reflects its age."
Pros
+Piaggio-compatible parts available
+Distinctive retro-sporty styling
+Forgiving automatic transmission
Cons
−Aging plastic cracks easily
−Neglected CVT very common
−Tepid real-world performance
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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