2013 Kymco Super 8 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Kymco's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2013 Kymco Super 8 125 features a 125 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 and belt final drive. With a specific output of 75.2 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 Super 8 125 measures 108 kg (238 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.49 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.
Within MotoLibrary's Kymco archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2011 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
75.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.49 kg/HP)
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power9.4 HP (6.9 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineC.V.T.
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular Steel
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic fork
Rear SuspensionDual shocks, adjustable
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-14
Rear Tyre100/80-14
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight108.0 kg (238.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0869 HP/kg
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Transmission
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