Scooters
2008MBK Skyliner 125
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The 2008 MBK Skyliner 125 is a comfortable maxi-style scooter from MBK, Yamaha's French brand. Its liquid-cooled 124cc four-stroke single makes 11.4 hp and 9.4 Nm through an automatic belt drive. A 774 mm seat and 10.5-litre tank suit commuting and longer trips.
- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 137.0 kg
- Seat height
- 774 mm
- Power
- 11.4 HP (8.4 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 MBK Skyliner 125
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 11.4 HP (8.4 kW) @ 9000 RPM | 11.4 HP (8.4 kW) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as an urban commuter scooter for easy, low-effort daily transport rather than performance riding.
- Built for
- A practical, unassuming small-capacity scooter that prioritizes convenience, fuel economy, and stress-free city riding over excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for riders seeking highway touring comfort, 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.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 124.0 ccm
- Power
- 11.4 HP (8.4 kW)
- Torque
- 9.4 Nm (1.0 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0832 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 53.7 x 54.8 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifugal
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1480 mm
- Overall length
- 2030 mm
- Overall width
- 745 mm
- Overall height
- 1285 mm
- Seat height
- 774 mm
- Wet weight
- 137.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 10.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 137 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic unit swing
- Front wheel travel
- 90 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 90 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Disc, 220
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Disc, 19
- Rear brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-12
Other
- Color options
- Jet Black, Mistral Blue, Sword Silver
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2004 | 2005 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 124 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc | 124 cc | 125 cc |
| Dry weight | 134 kg | 134 kg | — | — | — |
| Seat height | 774 mm | 774 mm | 774 mm | 774 mm | 774 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 10.5 L | 6.5 L | 10.5 L | 10.5 L | 10.5 L |
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 MBK Skyliner 125?
The 2008 MBK Skyliner 125 has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).
What engine power does the MBK Skyliner 125 have?
The 2008 MBK Skyliner 125 has a Power of 11.4 HP (8.4 kW).
What is the torque of the MBK Skyliner 125?
The 2008 MBK Skyliner 125 has a Torque of 9.4 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 6.9 ft.lbs).
How much does the MBK Skyliner 125 weigh?
The 2008 MBK Skyliner 125 has a Wet weight of 137.0 kg (302.0 pounds).
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