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37/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.08 hp/kg
Top Speed
105 km/h
Engine
125 ccm
Technical Overview
2012 Kymco City 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Kymco's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Kymco City 125 features a 124.8 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9.4 HP (6.9 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 75.3 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 City 125 measures 120 kg (265 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.77 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,375 mm (54.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Specific Output
75.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.08 HP/kg (12.77 kg/HP)
Standover Height
840 mm (33.1 in)
Engine
Displacement124.8 ccm (7.62 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power9.4 HP (6.9 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionC.D.I.
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
DrivelineCVT
Performance
Top Speed104.6 km/h (65.0 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionAdjustable Damper
Wheelbase1375 mm (54.1 inches)
Ground Clearance125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-16
Rear Tyre120/80-16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Wavy
Front Brake Ø180 mm (7.1 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø110 mm (4.3 inches)
WheelsPainted Alloy Wheels
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight120.0 kg (264.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0783 HP/kg
Seat Height840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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