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Orbit 125

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31 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
50 km/h
Engine
125 ccm

2008 Sym Orbit 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Sym's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Sym Orbit 125 utilizes a 124.5 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a 10.5:1 compression ratio.

On the scales, the Orbit 125 measures 125 kg (276 lbs) dry. The 8-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 50 km/h (31 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Sym archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2008 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Engine
Displacement 124.5 ccm (7.60 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Compression 10.5:1
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Carburettor
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 50.0 km/h (31.1 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Single disc
Front Brake Ø 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 125.0 kg (275.6 pounds)
Overall Length 2050 mm (80.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity 8.00 litres (2.11 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Blue
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