Positioned in Genuine Scooter's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2025 Genuine Scooter Buddy 125 pairs a 124.9 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9.7 HP (7.1 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 77.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Buddy 125 measures 103.9 kg (229 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.71 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 762 mm (30 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,207 mm (47.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Within MotoLibrary's Genuine Scooter archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2008 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
77.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.71 kg/HP)
Standover Height
762 mm (30 in)
Engine
Displacement124.9 ccm (7.62 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power9.7 HP (7.1 kW))
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke51.5 x 60.0 mm (2.0 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic
DrivelineCVT
Performance
Top Speed80.5 km/h (50.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.61 litres/100 km (38.3 km/l or 90.12 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases60.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSingle Sided Swing Arm. Monoshock.
Wheelbase1207 mm (47.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3.50-10
Rear Tyre3.50-10
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
WheelsAluminium rims
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight99.8 kg (220.0 pounds)
Weight incl.103.9 kg (229.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0972 HP/kg
Seat Height762 mm (30.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1092 mm (43.0 inches)
Overall Length1778 mm (70.0 inches)
Overall Width645 mm (25.4 inches)
Other
StarterElectric & kick
Color OptionsBlack, Vanilla, Glossy Titanium, Lavender, Lime Green, Red, Seafoam, Tangerine, Turquoise, White
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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