Peugeot Tweet 125 vs Kymco People S 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Peugeot Tweet 125 vs Kymco People S 125. Peugeot Tweet 125: ~11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; note: some variants may differ slightly) hp, ~125 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated; restricted to ~95 km/h in some markets), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kymco People S 125: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Peugeot Tweet 125
Kymco People S 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.5 Nm
9.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
125 kg
118 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; note: some variants may differ slightly)
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~10.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
9.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~100 km/h (estimated; restricted to ~95 km/h in some markets)
95 km/h
Weight
~125 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5–3.0 L/100km (approx. 33–40 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 Tweet 125
6.5/10
"Solid no-nonsense city commuter if bought with documented history."
Pros
+Excellent urban fuel economy
+Light and easy handling
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Parts availability can be patchy
−CVT wears fast neglected
−Thin feeling plastic panels
Kymco People S 125
7.0/10
"Unglamorous urban workhorse that genuinely delivers where it counts daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kymco reliability
+Excellent underseat storage
+Fuel injection cold starts
Cons
−Gutless above 45mph
−CVT belt often neglected
−Uninspiring riding experience
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