Lifan Hero 125 vs Sym Joyride 125 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lifan Hero 125stacks up against the Sym Joyride 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLifan Hero 125Sym Joyride 125
Model year20202019
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower10 hp14 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight115 kg153 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-12 / 120/70-12 110/90-13 / 130/70-12

Lifan Hero 125 vs Sym Joyride 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lifan Hero 125 and the Sym Joyride 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lifan Hero 125 brings 10 hp in a 115 kg package, while the Sym Joyride 125 counters with 14 hp at 153 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: