SYM Sport Rider 125i

SYM Sport Rider 125i
SYM Sport Rider 125i
ManufacturerSYM Motors
Also calledSYM StarX 125i (in Vietnam)[1]
Parent companySanyang Motor Co. Ltd.
Production2016–present
AssemblyBukit Mertajam, Malaysia
Biên Hòa, Vietnam
ClassUnderbone
Engine123 cc (7.5 cu in) SOHC 2-valve 4-stroke air-cooled
Bore / stroke52.4 mm × 57 mm (2.06 in × 2.24 in)[2]
Compression ratio9.5:1
Power9.5 PS (7.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm[2]
Torque10.8 N⋅m (8.0 lb⋅ft) @ 5,500 rpm[2]
Ignition typeTCI
Transmission4-speed rotary
Frame typeSteel pipe backbone
SuspensionFront: Telescopic fork
Rear: Trailing swingarm
BrakesFront: Disc Rear: Drum
TiresFront: 70/90-17
Rear: 80/90-17
Weight107 kg (dry)
Fuel capacity4.2 L (0.92 imp gal; 1.1 US gal)
Oil capacity0.8 L (0.18 imp gal; 0.21 US gal)
Fuel consumption55 km/L (160 mpg‑imp; 130 mpg‑US) @ 90 km/h [2]


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]

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.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "StarX 125 EFI sắp ra mắt có gì mới?" (in Vietnamese). SYM Vietnam. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
  2. ^ a b c d e Official SYM Sport Rider 125i specifications - from SYM Malaysia official website.
  3. ^ a b c d Mohan K Ramanujam (2016-08-27). "2017 SYM Sport Rider 125i Malaysia launch – RM5,450". Paul Tan. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
  4. ^ a b c "SYM Sport Rider 125i dilancar - ada campur tangan Malaysia!" (in Malay). Careta.my. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
  5. ^ "Pencapaian baik punca SYM Sport Rider 125i dilancar di sini" (in Malay). Careta.my. Retrieved 2017-07-05.