Motowell Retrosa 125 II vs Sym Joymax 125i (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Motowell Retrosa 125 IIstacks up against the Sym Joymax 125i. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMotowell Retrosa 125 IISym Joymax 125i
Model year20172017
Price$1,999
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight168 kg
Fuel capacity1.3 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/70-14 / 140/60-13

Motowell Retrosa 125 II vs Sym Joymax 125i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Motowell Retrosa 125 II and the Sym Joymax 125i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Motowell Retrosa 125 II brings its published horsepower, while the Sym Joymax 125i counters with its own power figure at 168 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: