SYM Jet X 125 Review - As Good As NMAX & PCX!?

[@rkudos]

I had the SYM JET-X 125cc for 1 year and here are my thoughts: PROS: 1. The best overall design of this small category 2. The most powerful engine of this category 3. Very well built 4. Super low consumption, less that 3lt/100km 5. Very easy to handle in traffic. Wil squeeze everywhere 6. It will get you safely and easily up to 80km/hr, but after that it will start struggling, which is normal for a small scooter. Specially if you got a passenger on board 7. The storage space is acceptable but you will need additional space for sure 8. The suspensions are average 9. Instruments and buttons are simple and easy to use CONS: 1. A mediocre braking system. Won't save you from anything. Try to brake early. 2. You cannot see anything in the mirrors. Very small and poorly positioned 3. The key is not exactly keyless. You have to press it every time to turn on the motorcycle. You simply don;t have to plug it in. Thats all OVERALL: Probably the best 125cc out there. I clearly recommend it !

[@comedyman112]

Are the other, newer 125cc sym scooters available now?

[@t.fidler5895]

@@rkudos it has 12 ho, and is more expancive then pcx on nmax

[@ConnorReece1]

24 Sym Jet 125 lc £2899 24 Honda pcx 125 £3659

[@t.fidler5895]

@@ConnorReece1 jet in europe is more expancive

[@colinroe9448]

Very pleased with mine. Very manoeuvrable and getting well over 100mpg (mainly rural). Annoying alarm (since disabled), good looks and reliable - so far. Agree with everything in the review - who needs ‘Honda’ prices - so much fun for less!

[@ozanbydr]

why or how is the alarm annoying?Can you elaborate please ?

[@JuniorSantiago]

@@ozanbydr i had a test ride with ine of these yesterday. it beeps all the time. When you start it when you turn it off when you move it as alarm. i stopped like 3 times to make pictures and see things and it already got on my nerves. So if someone can tell me how to turn that off i do that as first. this aside it feels pretty nice to ride

[@ozanbydr]

@@JuniorSantiago The price difference with a pcx is kinda huge in where i am from so i am gonna have to bear with that 😅.What could you tell about the scooter aside from that though? is it good ?

[@JuniorSantiago]

@@ozanbydr to be honest i have no experience or comparison since it was the first one that i rode. But i really liked it.

[@imerovic]

Hi! What is maximum speed? Tn

[@Studmuffin666]

Here in Turkey, the Jet X 2023 model comes Standard with TCS & ABS, we have the choice of 2 colours, Grey and Matt Blue, i was going to purchase the PCX 125 which i previously add back in the UK, after seeing positive reviews and the styling is bang on ❤, i will be purchasing the Jet in the next few weeks, Thanks for a great Video👍🏻

[@ozanbydr]

kırmızısı gelmiyor mu gerçekten :(

[@edwardodonnell6857]

Had this model for 8 months now ride’s awesome.Only negative the mirrors are to small no big deal.Rode scooters for 3 decades like this bike the most really smooth to ride.

[@patrickjan7896]

This is the first time that I’ve encountered someone from Europe talking about scooters that are famous in east asian countries

[@charlessear8893]

Very happy with mine I commute about 100 miles a week mostly country roads at speed so your fuel economy figures are pretty accurate after my 100 miles my scooter is showing 1 mark above red on the fuel gauge. I've done 3500 miles in almost all weathers and it's been great fun and dependable almost time for its second service at 4k miles

[@BikeMatters]

Thanks for sharing

[@phildennis1683]

im in UK, is the service interval 1st @ 300m, then every 3000m?

[@charlessear8893]

First service @ 600 miles then every 3000 miles after that

[@charlessear8893]

I was almost overdue for servicing my scooter

[@Mil-Keeway]

Did a longer ride once, 1 mark over red, then had to keep going because no petrol station was open on Sunday. Went into reserve, starting flashing the idiot light at me. After 45km on reserve, I finally found a station and filled up 4.5L. Out of an ~8.5L tank. WTF

[@fingerhorn4]

The Honda PCX beats it hands down in the following: ABS front braking, much more under seat storage, way better fuel consumption, much longer range, better wheels and tires, higher residual value, better quality build, better spec. The Jet x would be desirable if the new price was well under £3000. At its current price you'd lose value very quickly compared to the PCX. The other big problem is that both the Jet x and the Jet LC have electrical problems - with numerous reports of indicators failing in wet weather. Shame as in other respects it looks good.

[@Mil-Keeway]

Jet X also has ABS, but depends on the market you are in. PCX under seat storage also only fits an open face helmet not a full-face. PCX has an extra sliver of space in the back where the Jet X has the fuel tank. Way better fuel consumption than 2.3-2.5L/100km (real world consumption I get on average country/city riding)? I highly doubt it, user consumption monitors show an average of 2.3L/100km, which is less than 10% difference and easily within user variance. Better tires for sure, the Jet X uses crap Taiwanese CST tires that are terrible in the wet. Better build quality probably too, Jet X has electronics problems: insulation of connectors and plugs against water ingress is insufficient and causes corrosion and follow-on issues like blinkers not working anymore. Draining the battery (which happens quickly due to the alarm) can cause the starter relay/solenoid to fail closed (i.e. constantly starting). Replacing or even disconnecting or jump starting the battery is a pain in the ass since it is buried in the footwell with stupidly designed covers on top. The Jet X clearly has the better "spec" though - more power, better fuel economy, alarm and "keyless" start. Residual for sure too, everyone knows the PCX and I haven't seen another Jet X on the road in almost 3 years. I've already written it off by now. In retrospect I would have gone for an Nmax...

[@filipeteixeira6707]

Electric failures .. the most annoying problem I found on SYM

[@sugmadigg3596]

But pcx is ugly

[@7enigmaa]

I have the black one and i love it! 😍

[@ianmcloughlin3572]

Great channel. For ageing ,returning, bikers. In your road tests though, could do with 2-up comfort and performance test. It seems to be forgotten.

[@adriandja-plusteague1401]

I have a PCX 125, 2nd hand,when I upgrad I will definitely get the n max or whatever the new PCX is in 3 years time.

[@JDMz]

Well the new pcx in 3yrs won't be a pcx. They will be discontinued due to the pcx look alike will be releasing which will be battery

[@SuperDandoom]

Bought one 6months ago after having my Yamaha stolen,nice bike .Had something weird happen a few weeks ago,it rained hard on my way home from work one day covered the bike up at home,got back on the next day and found that the indicators stopped working when i braked,when i let go of the brake they worked,kinda made my journey hell,when i returned to the bike at the end of my shift everything was back to normal,and has been,though really happy with my matt black jet x

[@davidodonnell5376]

We had the cut all the plugs out as they were corroded after 12mths & bike had only been out in the wet a couple of times.Once we did that it's been no bother

[@Mil-Keeway]

I get around 2.3-2.5L/100km economy on mine. Also, the speedo is way off on mine, just over 14% so 100kph is 114/115 indicated, so I did my economy figures based on GPS track on longer rides

[@barryervin8536]

Very nice scooter. SYM makes a lot of really nice scooters, unfortunately we only get a few models here in the US and SYM dealerships are practically non-existent in the area where I live. I guess that's understandable since almost nobody in this country rides scooters, outside of some big cities.

[@BikeMatters]

Sorry to hear that, bit of a shame!

[@aliemarat7265]

Same problem here in Iran you can have just SYM j200😞

[@luizsachser1857]

I've got an ABS 2021 model and just ran out of fuel today. Clocked 214km w a full tank. I live in a really hilly island (Madeira Island) and I usually go up to 95-100km/hrs on freeways w ease unless it is a bit windy (specially on big open area high overpasses) and it can feel a little bit wobbly. Having said that, I agree the tyres should've been bigger and larger. I'm 6'2 and 98kg and it still feels really nice to ride. Paid for a 2nd w only 6000km about $2200 euros.

[@SkyDangerTV]

Também sou da madeira e disseste que com um tanque de 7 e poucos litros fizeste apenas 214? Ela tá a beber acima de 3L

[@luizsachser1857]

@@SkyDangerTV Sim, 3,12L/100km. Enchi o tanque desde vazio e deu 6.67L Comparando com motas de amigos (PCX e outra Sim Jet 14) está basicamente no mesmo nível de consumo.

[@gizmer5197]

do you feel comfortable with your height ? i have same height and want to buy jetx

[@luizsachser1857]

@@gizmer5197 Yeah, very comfortable. I often cruise more than 100km in one go and it's easy to ride. the only thing is that the original set of mirrors is very crap and not adjustable enough for our height. I would recommend getting a bigger and fully adjustable set

[@dep7229]

About to find out. Get mine tomorrow. My first vehicle. (I’ve used a Honda vision 110 for a year before that as a wheel to work loanbike) so exited. Nervous rider. Saw it in the shop in grey and it was love at first sight 😂

[@BikeMatters]

Have fun!

[@Shaunsm]

Have you had issues with the electrics

[@dep7229]

@@Shaunsm Oddly enough yes! Trying to get it fitted in a garage but my bike has developed a few electrical issues. On a wet day my indicators stop working when I apply the breaks and THIS AFTERNOON my dashboard has stopped working. The speedometer, fuel gage, revs, all gone! 🫣

[@Shaunsm]

@@dep7229 I’ve spoke to about 7 people regarding this fault over the year and I’m still trying to find a solution.

[@TC-oh9ie]

Not much cheaper than a PCX or an NMax but will probably depreciate a lot more. New price needs to be a lot cheaper than a Honda or a Yamaha to be even worth considering - probably circa £500 rather than £150.

[@tifthetif6567]

But it is

[@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe]

It's 600 quid cheaper than a Honda pcx 125.

[@joistein]

My Kymco Agility has the 6 L tank in the front and it has a flat Flore.

[@adriandja-plusteague1401]

Definitely worth a look and for the price and the alarm that’s included,as my motorcycle was stolen, from outside of work. Not happy but luckily I’m insured.

[@endless_touge]

I only bought Honda vehicles in the last 20 years including my new Pcx last month but i really like this one and seems it is a good quality scooter

[@paulsymonds820]

Very nice scooter, great comprehensive review and nicely presented video.

[@BikeMatters]

Glad you liked it!

[@JDMz]

There alright if you're set on a budget, but if you have the extra cash. Get the nmax or pcx. The parts easier to get. Alot more reliable. The downfall to these are the service intervals and the crap alarm. Also in winter they have major cold start issues.

[@mariuszmater6313]

I love you put this in comment. Very helpful!

[@Boterberg]

Very good video. Would you take this one, or the Kymco Xtown?

[@Shaunsm]

I’ve had this bike for a year now, since owning it I’ve have LOADS of electrical issues. As soon as it rains the lights stop working and when I indicate my lights act weirdly. I’ve since solved this by covered the grips with mittens not ideal but it stops the water getting in the switches. If you have a solution for this please let me know. Also if the battery gets lower than 10volts it won’t start the bike. It has to be 12-13volts to work seamlessly. Oil light is an absolute annoyance and a pain to reset I’ve since just left mine on now. Also the engine light comes on when it rains so obviously water in the electrical system. I’m just to solve this fully.

[@clangerbasher]

Thank you for mentioning the tyres. Yes PCX has a 130 rear. Thanks something to think about.

[@BikeMatters]

Glad you valued it!

[@clangerbasher]

@@BikeMatters I have come to the conclusion there is no 'just right' 125cc scooter. All of them have some minus.

[@BikeMatters]

There is always something, though there are 4 or so for me which standout ever so slightly than the rest. It will always come down to personal opinion.

[@clangerbasher]

@@BikeMatters Yep.

[@domtvrandomvlog3955]

This bike is great and fuel efficient. New subscriber from Philippines. 😁✌️

[@BikeMatters]

Thanks and welcome

[@VidaMotard]

Hi there. I bought one of those Jet X 125, in Portugal. It´s a fantastic mini scooter. I don´t like the style of Nmax or PCX. 7600km allready and more to come... ✌

[@abangraybann821]

Malaysian call it Sym Jet X 150.. Can reach 120kmh.. Liquid cooled.. 2 valve.. But the back suspension little bit soft..

[@ThirdrailMusic]

Excellent review!

[@BikeMatters]

Glad you liked it!

[@kevinmurtagh3434]

Great review

[@beruslidi5507]

In most asian country, they offer 150cc and yeah they are great scooter and far cheaper amongst their competitors

[@ineedmorecarrots6063]

modern scooters have tons of after market parts when it comes to cvt so if you want it to accelerate faster you wont have a problem looking for the right parts although this might be the opposite when it comes to european countries where sports bikes and beefy cruisers are the kings

[@GORGONCULATEUR1]

Ce scooter est vrziment très beau et votre présentation est très complète. Merci

[@BikeMatters]

Cheers mate!

[@shaunblaker5145]

Nice looking but rivals like PCX or N125 have ABS as standard, wider tyres and in the PCX great fuel economy so over 2 years this would cost more and lose value at a faster rate, need to cut price to £2999

[@GoldenMusashi]

Excelent video. Between Sym Jet X 125 vs Honda PCX 125 vs Yamaha NMAX 125, which one do you recommend in regards to safety, reliability, fuel economy for 170cm guy?

[@SuperDandoom]

So can you put a 130 size wheel on this then?,i kinda noticed the wheel being thinner than my yamaha wheel was.

[@EndritBs]

Really? Can I put that wheel on it?

[@MusicMath123]

72 mph?? Why dont you check speedometer with GPS? My Sym Jet 14 125 year 2023 shows 6 miles less!! Dont know why they all have such a lying speedo...

[@Liamsidenjiro]

To not get a speed ticket

[@symbiosis9802]

Hallo, so its ok, change rear tire ? Please wich size would work good ?

[@togetherwegofar...]

Hello guys great review I have it in black colour with abs how range do you have with full tank????

[@Sewag.]

Would you recomend the Jet X over the Jet 14 ?

[@xristoslazarakos9250]

i have this scooter and i think that it is the best compering it with the yamaha nmax or honda pcx.

[@Jeff-ks1kq]

How about the cvt set is it the same the big 4 bikes?

[@Unknowner291]

can you add on the back of it something for storage?

[@stephenjones5282]

any chance you will be getting your hands on the sym adx 125 anytime soon? that looks a bit game changer?

[@larkin3487]

bruh sym adx 125 is literally a copy paste of honda adv

[@jonathandonohue9942]

Hi ive got the jet x , im about ti get new tyres at the weekend, probably Michelin city grip 2s but whst size would anyine recommend? I was thinking about getting 110/80 14 front and 120/80 14 rear but after watching this video th chap mentioned 130 rear ? Any advice would be massively appreciated.

[@jonathandonohue9942]

Also just to add a question, my top speed is 58 , absolutely no chance of it going any faster . Is there anything I can do to get more speed ? It's a 2022 I'm the second owner.

[@Matezz]

Is the windshield adjustable? Those two plastic things on it look like it is. Or are these just for design?

[@alexandrosioannidis2147]

It's not adjustable, just for design. You can buy however an after market windshield if that's what you want, but be careful because you might also need to buy extenders for the mirrors otherwise you won't be able to turn without banging the windshield to the mirrors.

[@motoceng]

hi, just arrived in turkey how is the sym jet x 125 engine, does it have a chronic problem, can you recommend me to buy it for a ride with an aftershock, I used honda pcx 150 before

[@usedclothesandshoes3101]

Hi Dear, Witch one is better ABS or CBS systems in SYM jet X 125. Thank you

[@helioleal8152]

Abs

[@david_atsoc]

My SYM has already 52000km and so far no problem!

[@BikeMatters]

Amazing!

[@Arsal718]

52k Kms on Sym Jet X?

[@david_atsoc]

@@Arsal718 on jet14

[@audeschuhmacher7490]

Thanks for this video. Can you tell me if the motor is more or less noisy than a pcx? Thanks

[@JDMz]

It's the same as any other 125 engine. They're quiet. If they're noisey then it's a problem.. just keep on top of maintenance and they will last.

[@audeschuhmacher7490]

@@JDMzthank you for your reply !

[@DOCTOR-TRU]

Thmx for video, i have red one, now 440 km i was ride. I am thinking littlebit noisy than pcx, and when i test open the gas 7:31 on the middle stand motorcycle goes to back, vibrations made this, but when i ride i did not feel more, i bought topcase 45 litter and fully protection bar. I saw our exhaust different model. Finally i can say good quality. I wanna ask what is tyre brand, in Turkey they put unfortunately CST tire ( naylon) if the same can you share me please about this tire did you like or etc.

[@Phil.Hawkins]

I got 65mph out of mine but I'm 88kg rider so !!!

[@johanjamaer716]

how do you turn off the alarm? if you turn the scooter off it will beep after 3 seconds. you don't have time to get off and open the seat or the alarm is already on. super annoying

[@JuniorSantiago]

what is exactly the difference between the jet 14 and the jet x14? except for the keyless and the piece where you pout the feet

[@JDMz]

There is no jet x 14. The sym jet 14 and sym jet x are practically the same scooter. The only difference is what you have stated. Keyless. Also the front light and led indicators. The rest is the same. Same frame, same fuel tank. Same brakes. Even the same engine. Although the sym jet 14 is tuned differently with heavy roller weights. The sym jet 14 lc 125 is 13hp. The jet x is 12.5.

[@FontanaDiTrevi956]

Colour code for jet x grey '21?

[@georgesmith3022]

it is not much cheaper than pcx and if you think that you have to change tyres, because they are very bad in wet conditions, it is worth the same

[@emmanuelp.8730]

What is your height please?

[@alantrainor9032]

Super Scooter

[@scooterkev6978]

I like sym scooters and when you ride them they always feel solid. But....always a but.. fuel economy has never been great on any of them. So when you buy a scoot if economy is a high priority most would buy a japanese scoot...

[@davidodonnell5376]

The electrics are shocking.We have had to cut out all the connectors after 12mths.

[@stiglind4931]

Usb?

[@JS-wu1hg]

Looks the absolute dogs bollocks in all honesty

[@erimsav5581]

can ı put xxl full face helmet under saddle?

[@liverush24]

I'd check at your local dealer.

[@dIsAstErTR]

Very few scooters on earth can accommodate that size.

[@gizmer5197]

what your height ?

[@liverush24]

£3,000 on the nose, ATM. Which makes it very competitive.

[@catv2820]

Still waiting here in Ph

[@Ab-jq2ul]

I do a lot of country lanes and long distance .. iv got the sym jet 14 and its struggling after 5000 miles .. would this model be better? And I'm an all weather kinda rider

[@Mil-Keeway]

Jet 14 and Jet X are the same bike with different fairings. If you have the Euro 4 Jet 14, the water-cooled Euro 5 Jet X or Jet 14 would help a bit, but realistically you should get something with the full performance allowed in that license category, which in the EU is ~11kW or ~14.8 hp for the 125cc class. Something like a Zontes G1/U1, KTM Duke, or Yamaha XSR125/MT125. The Yamaha engine also has a dual profile camshaft (via VVT or VVL? I'm not sure), which should give it a real boost all over the rev range compared to its competitors. A traditional sequential gearbox also minimizes your drivetrain losses through the CVT and centrifugal clutch.

[@JDMz]

(VVA) Variable valve actuation.

[@Wizytor]

How tall are you? This scooter look very small for you.

[@hnogueira90]

What about reliability. Is there anywhere near an Honda pcx?

[@BikeMatters]

Our tests are for about two weeks, so for long term reliability best checking out owners feedback.

[@hnogueira90]

@@BikeMatters two weeks is fair play. Appreciate it brother

[@rambler20111]

760mm width.

[@charlieboyvespa8610]

Good bike let down by terrible residual values

[@overcorpse]

They're great until they meet the rain then it all goes to shit.

[@mmkw5621]

Why?

[@overcorpse]

@@mmkw5621 Factory defect. Water gets into the wiring connectors from the handlebar when it rains, resulting in loss of indicators, and or brake lights. It's a widely known issue from 21/22 plate. Don't know if they fixed the issue at the factory for 23 as it put me right off Sym

[@mmkw5621]

@@overcorpse thank you fyi

[@onurer4490]

honda adv160 can kill this bike, but honda is so stupid not bringing it to global market , sok stupidty...

[@tackfarinaszeus57]

batter than honda pcx but not yamaha nmax

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

I wish people would stop pronouncing SYM as if it is a word. It is pronounced as three separate letters S. Y. M. Like that. Why can't people get it right. Upsets me so much because you claim to know what you are talking about, but you cannot even get the name correct. Just sad.

[@user-jf2sq7kh5p]

Cry

[@liverush24]

They're sympletons.

[@yosiboygaming5597]

abs would be nice for the price and surely this would beat pcx and nmax.

[@rumwilliam2767]

Can you get the 150cc buddy in uk