Sym Jet Sl 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Jet Sl 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. 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. Suzuki Burgman 650: 56 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Jet Sl 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
8.8 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm (approximately; note: best estimate based on similar SYM 125cc models)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (approximately; note: best estimate)
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
95–100 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by market and configuration)
175 km/h
Weight
108 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
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
Suzuki Burgman 650
8.0/10
"The maxi-scooter that serious riders actually respect."
Pros
+Effortless automatic transmission
+Massive underfloor storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy, punishing to drop
−CVT belt replacement costly
−Aging windscreen mechanisms fail
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