Sym Joymax 125i vs Motowell Retrosa 125 II (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym Joymax 125istacks up against the Motowell Retrosa 125 II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym Joymax 125iMotowell Retrosa 125 II
Model year20172017
Price$1,999
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight168 kg
Fuel capacity3.2 L1.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-14 / 140/60-13 120/70-12 / 120/70-12

Sym Joymax 125i vs Motowell Retrosa 125 II — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym Joymax 125i and the Motowell Retrosa 125 II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym Joymax 125i brings its published horsepower in a 168 kg package, while the Motowell Retrosa 125 II counters with its own power figure.

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: