Linhai Aeolus 150 Retro vs Sym phony S 150 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Linhai Aeolus 150 Retrostacks up against the Sym phony S 150. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLinhai Aeolus 150 RetroSym phony S 150
Model year20162014
Price$1,299
Engine151 cc151 cc
Horsepower9 hp
Torque8 Nm
Weight135 kg110 kg
Fuel capacity1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake). Optional disk brake
Tires110/70-16 / 110/70-16

Linhai Aeolus 150 Retro vs Sym phony S 150 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Linhai Aeolus 150 Retro and the Sym phony S 150 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Linhai Aeolus 150 Retro brings 9 hp in a 135 kg package, while the Sym phony S 150 counters with its own power figure at 110 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: