SYM Sport Rider 125i
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| 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] |
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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c d "StarX 125 EFI sắp ra mắt có gì mới?" (in Vietnamese). SYM Vietnam. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
- ^ a b c d e Official SYM Sport Rider 125i specifications - from SYM Malaysia official website.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c "SYM Sport Rider 125i dilancar - ada campur tangan Malaysia!" (in Malay). Careta.my. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
- ^ "Pencapaian baik punca SYM Sport Rider 125i dilancar di sini" (in Malay). Careta.my. Retrieved 2017-07-05.