Sym Fiddle Iii 125 vs Kymco People S 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Fiddle Iii 125 vs Kymco People S 125. Sym Fiddle Iii 125: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 115 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95–100 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by market and configuration), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
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Sym Fiddle Iii 125
Kymco People S 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
9.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
115 kg
118 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
9.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95–100 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by market and configuration)
95 km/h
Weight
115 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approx. 40–50 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Fiddle Iii 125
7.0/10
"A sensible, unflashy commuter that quietly gets the job done."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Solid build quality
+Good underseat storage
Cons
−Parts availability can vary
−CVT often neglected by owners
−Learner-battered used examples common
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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