Scooters
2008SYM Orbit 125
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The 2008 Sym Orbit 125 is an entry-level automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seeking reliable, economical transportation. Powered by a 125cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine with belt-driven automatic transmission, it delivers straightforward performance ideal for city riding and daily commutes with minimal maintenance demands.
- Capacity
- 124.5 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 119.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily for short urban commutes, errands, and easy city riding rather than performance or long-distance travel.
- Built for
- A practical, unpretentious little runabout that favors convenience and manageability over speed or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the machine for riders wanting highway touring capability, off-road use, or any real sense of high-speed thrill.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 124.5 ccm
- Power
- 15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1261 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 52.4 x 57.8 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Performance
- Top speed
- 50.0 km/h (31.1 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1325 mm
- Overall length
- 2050 mm
- Overall width
- 693 mm
- Overall height
- 1250 mm
- Dry weight
- 119.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 125.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 8.00 litres
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 130 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-12
Other
- Color options
- Blue
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 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Dry weight | 119 kg | 119 kg | 110 kg | 109 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 8 L | 8 L | 5.2 L | 5.2 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 SYM Orbit 125?
The 2008 SYM Orbit 125 has a Capacity of 124.5 ccm (7.60 cubic inches).
What engine power does the SYM Orbit 125 have?
The 2008 SYM Orbit 125 has a Power of 15.0 HP (11.0 kW).
How much does the SYM Orbit 125 weigh?
The 2008 SYM Orbit 125 has a Dry weight of 119.0 kg (262.3 pounds).
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