2024 SYM MMBCU 160 vs Honda PCX 125

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 SYM MMBCU 160
85 pts
Honda PCX 125
15 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 SYM MMBCU 160
40.7 pts
Best fit here
Honda PCX 125
82.2 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 SYM MMBCU 160
83.1 pts
Honda PCX 125
9.1 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 SYM MMBCU 160
78.7 pts
Honda PCX 125
4.7 pts

New rider friendly

2024 SYM MMBCU 160
24.2 pts
Best fit here
Honda PCX 125
98.2 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 SYM MMBCU 160 80.3 cm Tallest seat here
  • Honda PCX 125 76.4 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3.9 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 12.5 hp (Honda PCX 125) up to 16 hp (2024 SYM MMBCU 160).
  • Torque spans 11.8 Nm (Honda PCX 125) up to 15 Nm (2024 SYM MMBCU 160).
  • Weight spans 130 kg (Honda PCX 125) to 136 kg (2024 SYM MMBCU 160).
  • Displacement spans 125 cc (Honda PCX 125) to 150 cc (2024 SYM MMBCU 160).

Reader votes so far — total 2: 2024 SYM MMBCU 160 (1); Honda PCX 125 (1).

Specification SYM MMBCU 160 Honda PCX 125
Brand SYM HONDA
Model SYM MMBCU 160 Honda PCX 125
Engine size 150cc 125cc
Power 16hp 12.5hp
Torque 15nm. 11.8nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 136kg 130kg
Front brake Disk Ø 260mm + ABS 220mm hydraulic disc with combined 2 piston caliper
Rear brake Disc Ø 230 mm + ABS 130mm drum
Seat height (cm) 80.3cm 76.4cm
Front tyre 120 / 70 - 13 110/70-14M/C 50P
Rear tyre 130 / 70 - 13 130/70-13M/C (63P)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic Fork 31mm telescopic fork, 89mm axle travel
Rear suspension Mono Shock Twin suspension aluminium swingarm, 95mm axle travel
Motorcycle type Scooter Scooter
Top speed 130km/h 116km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 7.4 L – 3.2 L/100km 8.1 L – 2.4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price Price not listed. $3649
Brand price lists View SYM price list View HONDA price list
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2024 SYM MMBCU 160 vs 2023 Honda PCX 125: listed specifications

The 2024 SYM MMBCU 160 and 2023 Honda PCX 125 differ on the listed specifications: the MMBCU 160 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the PCX 125 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

MMBCU 160 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (150 cc vs 125 cc).

Peak power

MMBCU 160 has a clear listed power advantage (16 hp vs 12.5 hp).

Torque

MMBCU 160 has a clear listed torque advantage (15 Nm vs 11.8 Nm).

Listed top speed

MMBCU 160 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 116 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

PCX 125 has a modest listed weight advantage (130 kg vs 136 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: MMBCU 160 is listed higher (80.3 cm) than PCX 125 (76.4 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of SYM MMBCU 160 vs Honda PCX 125?

SYM MMBCU 160 is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 116 km/h (72 mph) for Honda PCX 125.

Which has more horsepower, SYM MMBCU 160 or Honda PCX 125?

SYM MMBCU 160 has 16 hp compared with 13 hp on the Honda PCX 125.

Which is lighter, SYM MMBCU 160 or Honda PCX 125?

Honda PCX 125 is lighter at 130 kg vs 136 kg for SYM MMBCU 160.

Which is better, SYM MMBCU 160 or Honda PCX 125?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.