Kymco Downtown 125i ABS vs Sym ply 2 125 (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Downtown 125i ABSstacks up against the Sym ply 2 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Downtown 125i ABSSym ply 2 125
Model year20172017
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Weight167 kg100 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.3 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating discs. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/80-14 / 150/70-13 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Kymco Downtown 125i ABS vs Sym ply 2 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Downtown 125i ABS and the Sym ply 2 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Downtown 125i ABS brings 15 hp in a 167 kg package, while the Sym ply 2 125 counters with its own power figure at 100 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: