Underbones
2008Kymco Nexxon 125
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The 2008 Kymco Nexxon 125 is a compact underbone for commuters who want frugal, practical step-through transport. Its 124cc single makes 8 hp and 8.5 Nm, with a 97 kg dry weight and a 4-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- 97.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 8.0 HP (5.9 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for economical everyday transport, with step-through practicality and low running costs.
- Built for
- An underbone from Kymco with a 124cc engine; its character is easy-going and economical, with 8 hp on tap.
- Not ideal for
- Not for motorway speeds, long trips or off-road riding.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →21
out of 100Below average
The Kymco Nexxon 125 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 74.1% of the time, 8.8 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 21% of models.
Bikes first registered in 2008 have 66 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
74.1%Passed first time
16.1%Failed outright
9.8%Fixed during test
7,000Typical miles
143Tests
Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vespa PX 125 | 41 Average | 36,590 |
| 2 | Honda SH125I | 39 Below average | 11,341 |
| 3 | PGO T-Rex 125 | 32 Below average | 635 |
| 4 | Aprilia SportCity 125 | 28 Below average | 1,796 |
| 5 | Kymco Nexxon 125 | 21 Below average | 143 |
| 6 | Piaggio Fly 125 | 16 Poor | 13,888 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Power
- 8.0 HP (5.9 kW)
- Torque
- 8.5 Nm (0.9 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0825 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 54.0 x 54.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.0:1
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions & weight
- Overall length
- 1995 mm
- Overall width
- 710 mm
- Overall height
- 1125 mm
- Dry weight
- 97.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 4.00 litres
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 2.50-17
- Rear tyre
- 2.75-17
Other
- Color options
- Orange, black, blue, red
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kymco Nexxon 125?
The 2008 Kymco Nexxon 125 has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kymco Nexxon 125 have?
The 2008 Kymco Nexxon 125 has a Power of 8.0 HP (5.9 kW).
How many gears does the Kymco Nexxon 125 have?
The 2008 Kymco Nexxon 125 has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
What is the torque of the Kymco Nexxon 125?
The 2008 Kymco Nexxon 125 has a Torque of 8.5 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.3 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kymco Nexxon 125 weigh?
The 2008 Kymco Nexxon 125 has a Dry weight of 97.0 kg (213.8 pounds).
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