Yamaha Cygnus X vs Kymco Movie XL 125 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Cygnus Xstacks up against the Kymco Movie XL 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Cygnus XKymco Movie XL 125
Model year20162008
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower11 hp10 hp
Torque9 Nm10 Nm
Weight112 kg110 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-12 / 120/70-12 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Yamaha Cygnus X vs Kymco Movie XL 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Cygnus X and the Kymco Movie XL 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Cygnus X brings 11 hp in a 112 kg package, while the Kymco Movie XL 125 counters with 10 hp 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: