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All Bikes/Compare/Sym Jet Sl 125 vs Kymco Downtown 125

Sym Jet Sl 125 vs Kymco Downtown 125

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Sym Jet Sl 125 vs Kymco Downtown 125. 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 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

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Sym Jet Sl 125 Kymco Downtown 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.8 hp
11 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
148 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm (approximately; note: best estimate based on similar SYM 125cc models)
11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (approximately; note: best estimate)
11 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
95–100 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by market and configuration)
95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant)
Weight
108 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 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 Jet Sl 125
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 Downtown 125
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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