Sym Jet Sl 125 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Jet Sl 125 vs Kymco Ak 550. Sym Jet Sl 125: 8.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm (approximately; note: best estimate based on similar SYM 125cc models) hp, 108 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95–100 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by market and configuration), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kymco Ak 550: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Jet Sl 125
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
8.8 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm (approximately; note: best estimate based on similar SYM 125cc models)
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (approximately; note: best estimate)
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95–100 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by market and configuration)
170 km/h
Weight
108 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Jet Sl 125
7.0/10
"A sensible, durable urban scooter that earns its modest reputation honestly."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Decent underseat storage space
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Breathless above 60mph
−Variator rollers wear quickly
−Exhaust header rusts early
Kymco Ak 550
7.5/10
"Serious scooter that deserves more respect than it gets."
Pros
+Strong parallel-twin performance
+Premium suspension setup
+Excellent value used
Cons
−Thin dealer/parts network
−Resale value drops sharply
−TFT display reliability concerns
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