Scooters
2008SYM Joyride 125
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The 2008 Sym Joyride 125 is a lightweight automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and novice riders seeking practical, fuel-efficient transportation. Its 124cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine delivers reliable performance for city riding, while the automatic transmission and compact 144kg frame make it accessible and easy to maneuver in congested traffic.
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 144.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 SYM Joyride 125
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | — | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | — | Unit Swing Arm With 5-way Preload |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) | 1125 mm (44.3 inches) |
| Cooling | — | Air |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as an easy, practical commuter scooter for urban and suburban riding.
- Built for
- A friendly, unintimidating scooter that prioritizes convenience and everyday usability over performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited for riders seeking highway touring comfort, sustained high speeds, or any off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Power
- 15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1042 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1125 mm
- Overall length
- 1785 mm
- Overall width
- 680 mm
- Overall height
- 1275 mm
- Dry weight
- 144.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 8.50 litres
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Unit Swing Arm With 5-way Preload
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 273 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 200 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/80-12
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-12
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2007 | 2008 | 2010 | 2013 | 2016 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 124 cc |
| Dry weight | 144 kg | 144 kg | 144 kg | 144 kg | 144 kg | 153 kg |
| Seat height | — | — | — | — | — | 760 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 8.5 L | 8.5 L | 8.5 L | 7.6 L | 7.6 L | 7.6 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the SYM Joyride 125?
The 2008 SYM Joyride 125 has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).
What engine power does the SYM Joyride 125 have?
The 2008 SYM Joyride 125 has a Power of 15.0 HP (11.0 kW).
How much does the SYM Joyride 125 weigh?
The 2008 SYM Joyride 125 has a Dry weight of 144.0 kg (317.5 pounds).
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