Sym R1-Z 125 vs Kymco Super 8 125 (E3) (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym R1-Z 125stacks up against the Kymco Super 8 125 (E3). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym R1-Z 125Kymco Super 8 125 (E3)
Model year20072007
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower10 hp
Torque10 Nm9 Nm
Weight105 kg110 kg
Fuel capacity1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-10 / 100/90-10 100/80-14 / 120/80-14

Sym R1-Z 125 vs Kymco Super 8 125 (E3) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym R1-Z 125 and the Kymco Super 8 125 (E3) 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 Super 8 125 (E3) 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: