Sym Orbit Iii 125 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Orbit Iii 125 vs Kymco Ak 550. Sym Orbit Iii 125: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 108 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Orbit Iii 125
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 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
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated)
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)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Orbit Iii 125
6.5/10
"Sensible, reliable urban transport that won't embarrass your wallet."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Cheap parts, easy servicing
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Fork seals fail early
−Cheap plastics scratch easily
−Underwhelming at higher speeds
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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