SYM Sport Rider 125i

The SYM Sport Rider 125i (also known as the SYM StarX 125i in Vietnam) is the first fuel-injected underbone motorcycle model by Taiwanese motorcycle company SYM Motors. The SYM Sport Rider 125i is powered by a fuel-injected 125 cc 4-stroke gasoline engine. It was debuted in Malaysia on 27 August 2016 before being sold in other markets like Vietnam and the Philippines.^[3][4]

SYM Sport Rider 125i

Manufacturer	SYM Motors
Also called	SYM StarX 125i (in Vietnam)[1]
Parent company	Sanyang Motor Co. Ltd.
Production	2016–present
Assembly	Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia Biên Hòa, Vietnam
Class	Underbone
Engine	123 cc (7.5 cu in) SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke air-cooled
Bore / stroke	52.4 mm × 57 mm (2.06 in × 2.24 in)[2]
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Power	9.5 PS (7.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm[2]
Torque	10.8 N⋅m (8.0 lb⋅ft) @ 5,500 rpm[2]
Ignition type	TCI
Transmission	4-speed rotary
Frame type	Steel pipe backbone
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Trailing swingarm
Brakes	Front: Disc Rear: Drum
Tires	Front: 70/90-17 Rear: 80/90-17
Weight	107 kg (dry)
Fuel capacity	4.2 L (0.92 imp gal; 1.1 US gal)
Oil capacity	0.8 L (0.18 imp gal; 0.21 US gal)
Fuel consumption	55 km/L (160 mpg‑imp; 130 mpg‑US) @ 90 km/h [2]

Model history

The SYM Sport Rider 125i made its global debut in Malaysia on 27 August 2016. It was developed through a collaboration between SYM Motors Taiwan and its Malaysian distributor, MForce Bike Holdings Sdn. Bhd.^[4] Later in October 2016, the Sport Rider 125i was launched as the SYM StarX 125i in Vietnam.^[1]

The SYM Sport Rider 125i is powered by an all-new 125 cc SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke ECOTECH engine with fuel injection that is capable to produce 9.5 PS (7.0 kW) of power at 8,000 rpm and 10.8 N⋅m (8.0 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm.^[2][1] The usage of fuel injection technology enables the Sport Rider to become Euro 3 emission standard compliant.^[3][1] The Sport Rider is also equipped with a 35-watt halogen headlight, a pair of LED daylight running lamps and LED tail lights, which are Euro 4 compliant in terms of lighting system.^[3][5] In addition, the Sport Rider is also equipped with a tachometer and a digital LCD panel combining a digital speedometer, a fuel gauge, a trip meter, an odometer, a digital clock and a voltmeter.^[3]

The SYM Sport Rider 125i is sold with the on the road price tags of RM 5,777.00 in Malaysia (including GST),^[4] VND 24,990,000 in Vietnam and PHP 68,800 in the Philippines.