Yamaha Freego 125 vs Kymco Like 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Freego 125 vs Kymco Like 125. Yamaha Freego 125: ~7.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm (NOTE: best estimate based on Yamaha Blue Core 125cc platform specs) hp, ~96 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~95 km/h (NOTE: best estimate; official figure not widely published), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kymco Like 125: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 107 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Freego 125
Kymco Like 125
Horsepower (hp)
7.1 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
96 kg
107 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~7.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm (NOTE: best estimate based on Yamaha Blue Core 125cc platform specs)
8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~9.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (NOTE: best estimate based on similar Yamaha 125cc Blue Core engines)
9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~95 km/h (NOTE: best estimate; official figure not widely published)
95 km/h
Weight
~96 kg (wet/curb weight)
107 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~1.8 L/100km or ~55 km/L (estimated real-world average; NOTE: best estimate based on similar Blue Core 125cc Yamaha scooters)
2.0–2.5 L/100km (40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Freego 125
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards sensible buyers over thrill-seekers."
Pros
+Bulletproof Blue Core engine
+Exceptional underseat storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Keyless ignition reliability concerns
−Vague suspension feedback
−Parts scarce outside Asia
Kymco Like 125
6.5/10
"Honest urban runabout that demands low expectations and rewards them."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability when maintained
+Retro styling ages well
+Cheap parts, easy servicing
Cons
−Painfully slow above 55mph
−Cheap suspension feels it
−Resale value drops fast
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