Sym R1-Z 125 vs Kymco People 125 (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym R1-Z 125stacks up against the Kymco People 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym R1-Z 125Kymco People 125
Model year20072007
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower10 hp
Torque10 Nm9 Nm
Weight105 kg111 kg
Fuel capacity1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-10 / 100/90-10 80/80-16 / 100/80-16

Sym R1-Z 125 vs Kymco People 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym R1-Z 125 and the Kymco People 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym R1-Z 125 brings 10 hp in a 105 kg package, while the Kymco People 125 counters with its own power figure at 111 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: