Yamaha Freego 125 vs Kymco People S 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Freego 125 vs Kymco People S 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 People S 125: 8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Freego 125
Kymco People S 125
Horsepower (hp)
7.1 hp
8.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
9.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
96 kg
118 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)
9.8 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)
118 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)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 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 People S 125
7.0/10
"Unglamorous urban workhorse that genuinely delivers where it counts daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kymco reliability
+Excellent underseat storage
+Fuel injection cold starts
Cons
−Gutless above 45mph
−CVT belt often neglected
−Uninspiring riding experience
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