Scooters
2012Genuine Scooter Buddy 125
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The 2012 Genuine Scooter Buddy 125 is a small, colourful scooter with a classic look. Its air-cooled 125cc single makes 9.5 hp at 7,750 rpm through an automatic belt drive, for a top speed of about 96.6 km/h. A 762 mm seat and 103.9 kg wet weight make it a nimble commuter.
- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 99.8 kg
- Seat height
- 762 mm
- Power
- 9.5 HP (7.1 kW) @ 7750 RPM
What’s new for the 2012 Genuine Scooter Buddy 125
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15.0 HP (11.0 kW) | 9.5 HP (7.1 kW) @ 7750 RPM |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built for short urban hops, errands, and commuting where small size and easy parking matter more than outright speed.
- Built for
- It has a friendly, unintimidating personality suited to relaxed, practical riding rather than thrills or performance.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right choice for anyone wanting highway speeds, long-distance touring comfort, or off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Power
- 9.5 HP (7.1 kW) @ 7750 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 47 CO2 g/km
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 2.01 L/100km (117.0 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 3.2 CO g/km
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 2.60 litres/100 km (38.5 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0952 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 51.5 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.2:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic
Performance
- Top speed
- 96.6 km/h (60.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1207 mm
- Overall length
- 1778 mm
- Overall width
- 645 mm
- Overall height
- 1092 mm
- Seat height
- 762 mm
- Dry weight
- 99.8 kg
- Wet weight
- 103.9 kg
- Fuel capacity
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 3.50-10
- Rear tyre
- 3.50-10
Other
- Color options
- Black, red, yellow, light green, light blue, white
- Warranty
- 24
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 | 2008 | 2012 | 2013 | 2017 | 2022 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Dry weight | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Seat height | 762 mm | 762 mm | 762 mm | 762 mm | 762 mm | 762 mm |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Genuine Scooter Buddy 125?
The 2012 Genuine Scooter Buddy 125 has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Genuine Scooter Buddy 125 have?
The 2012 Genuine Scooter Buddy 125 has a Power of 9.5 HP (7.1 kW) @ 7750 RPM.
How much does the Genuine Scooter Buddy 125 weigh?
The 2012 Genuine Scooter Buddy 125 has a Dry weight of 99.8 kg (220.0 pounds).
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