Built around Sanya's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2023 Sanya SY125-8C relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9.7 HP (7.1 kW). With a specific output of 78.2 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 SY125-8C measures 130 kg (287 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.4 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,290 mm (50.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 625 km (388 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 90 km/h (56 mph).
Specific Output
78.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.07 HP/kg (13.4 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~625 km (388 mi)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power9.7 HP (7.1 kW))
Performance
Top Speed90.0 km/h (55.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.40 litres/100 km (41.7 km/l or 98.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases55.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustStainless steel
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Wheelbase1290 mm (50.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.50-18
Rear Tyre2.75-16
Front BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels12-spoke alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight130.0 kg (286.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0743 HP/kg
Seat Height750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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