Kymco Active SR 125 vs Piaggio X8 125 Street (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Active SR 125stacks up against the Piaggio X8 125 Street. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Active SR 125Piaggio X8 125 Street
Model year20082007
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower8 hp10 hp
Torque9 Nm10 Nm
Weight97 kg149 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity0.9 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-17 / 2.75-17 120/70-14 / 130/70-12

Kymco Active SR 125 vs Piaggio X8 125 Street — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Active SR 125 and the Piaggio X8 125 Street usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Active SR 125 brings 8 hp in a 97 kg package, while the Piaggio X8 125 Street counters with 10 hp at 149 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: