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Movie XL 125

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34 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.08 hp/kg
Torque
9 Nm
Engine
125 ccm

2005 Kymco Movie XL 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kymco's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2005 Kymco Movie XL 125 relies on a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9.3 HP (6.8 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.3 Nm (6.9 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 74.4 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,750 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Movie XL 125 measures 118.8 kg (262 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.77 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Kymco archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2004 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
74.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.08 HP/kg (12.77 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,750 rpm
Engine
Displacement 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 9.3 HP (6.8 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque 9.3 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-12
Rear Tyre 130/70-12
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 118.8 kg (261.9 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.0779 HP/kg
Overall Height 1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall Length 1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall Width 694 mm (27.3 inches)
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A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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