Genuine Scooter Buddy Psycho vs Sym GTS Joymax 125 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Genuine Scooter Buddy Psychostacks up against the Sym GTS Joymax 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGenuine Scooter Buddy PsychoSym GTS Joymax 125
Model year20122012
Price$2,999
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight163 kg
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires90/90-10 / 90/90-10 110/90-13 / 130/70-13

Genuine Scooter Buddy Psycho vs Sym GTS Joymax 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Genuine Scooter Buddy Psycho and the Sym GTS Joymax 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Genuine Scooter Buddy Psycho brings its published horsepower, while the Sym GTS Joymax 125 counters with its own power figure at 163 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: