Sym Symphony 125 vs Sym Orbit Iii 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Symphony 125 vs Sym Orbit Iii 125. Sym Symphony 125: 8.5–9.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated hp, 105–115 kg (curb weight) — estimated weight, top speed 95–100 km/h — estimated, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Symphony 125
Sym Orbit Iii 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
9.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
105 kg
108 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.5–9.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
9.5–10.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm — estimated
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
95–100 km/h — estimated
95 km/h (estimated)
Weight
105–115 kg (curb weight) — estimated
108 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 40–50 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 40–50 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Symphony 125
7.0/10
"Unglamorous but honest transport that won't let you down."
Pros
+Reliable Taiwanese build quality
+Fuel-efficient daily commuter
+Reasonable used pricing
Cons
−Zero excitement factor
−Belt service gets expensive
−Limited parts availability
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
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