Sym Joyride 125 vs Sym Fiddle 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Joyride 125 vs Sym Fiddle 125. Sym Joyride 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 variant), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Sym Fiddle 125: ~8–9 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; varies by generation) hp, ~105–115 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by generation) weight, top speed ~95–100 km/h (estimated, may vary by generation and market), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Joyride 125
Sym Fiddle 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
8 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
115 kg
105 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
~8–9 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; varies by generation)
Torque
~9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
~8–9 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; varies by generation)
Top Speed
95–100 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by market variant)
~95–100 km/h (estimated, may vary by generation and market)
Weight
~115 kg (wet/curb weight)
~105–115 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by generation)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approx. 40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
~2.0–2.5 L/100km (approx. 40–50 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Joyride 125
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards patient buyers willing to search."
Pros
+Solid Taiwanese build quality
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−CVT maintenance often neglected
−Scarce used parts availability
−Underwhelming resale value
Sym Fiddle 125
6.5/10
"Dependable urban runabout if you inspect the drivetrain first."
Pros
+Proven reliable 125cc engine
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Reasonable parts availability
Cons
−Vague handling above 50mph
−Rust-prone steel undercarriage
−Variator neglect extremely common
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