Benelli Velvet 125 vs Sym Joyride 125 Evo (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli Velvet 125stacks up against the Sym Joyride 125 Evo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli Velvet 125Sym Joyride 125 Evo
Model year20112010
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Weight122 kg155 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-13 / 140/70-13 110/90-13 / 130/70-12

Benelli Velvet 125 vs Sym Joyride 125 Evo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Velvet 125 and the Sym Joyride 125 Evo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli Velvet 125 brings its published horsepower in a 122 kg package, while the Sym Joyride 125 Evo counters with its own power figure at 155 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: