2014 Sym VS 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2014 Sym VS 125 scooter motorcycle, Sym utilizes a 124.6 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.3 HP (8.2 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10.6 Nm (7.8 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 90.7 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,250 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 VS 125 measures 132 kg (291 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.68 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,320 mm (52 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 5.2-liter (1.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.92 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 271 km (168 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Sym archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2008 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
90.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.68 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~271 km (168 mi)
Engine
Displacement124.6 ccm (7.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.3 HP (8.2 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
Torque10.6 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.8 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Fuel SystemCarburettor
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineCVT
Performance
Top Speed100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Fuel Consumption1.92 litres/100 km (52.1 km/l or 122.51 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases44.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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