Built around Sym's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2001 Sym Husky 125 pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.7 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 Husky 125 measures 146 kg (322 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (13.27 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 690 mm (27.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Sym archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1997 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
88.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.08 HP/kg (13.27 kg/HP)
Standover Height
690 mm (27.2 in)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.0 HP (8.0 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Bore x Stroke57.0 x 48.8 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Chassis
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear Travel73 mm (2.9 inches)
Wheelbase1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-18
Rear Tyre130/80-15
Front BrakesDual disc
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake
Rear Brake Ø150 mm (5.9 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight146.0 kg (321.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0753 HP/kg
Seat Height690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
