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

In this video Roger gets his hands on the brand new (2022) Jet X from Sym! We had it on the road, off the road and in the studio, so be sure to stay tuned and hear our thoughts! As per usual, if you enjoyed our video make sure to like, comment any thoughts and subscribe so you don't miss any future videos!

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[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 !

[colinroe]

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!

[BuggerLuggs]

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👍🏻

[patrickjan]

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

[fingerhorn]

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.

[edwardodonnell]

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.

[charlessear]

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

[ianmcloughlin]

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.

[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.

[joistein]

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

[MusicMath]

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...

[RichardDibble-nojk]

I'm happy with my Xmax, bigger fuel capacity and mpg!!

[Boterberg]

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

[barryervin]

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.

[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

[TC-ohie]

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.

[adriandja-plusteague]

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.

[SuperDandoom]

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

[dep]

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 😂

[KRW]

Great video! Could you please tell me id this color is present within the 2025 models? If yes, what color code/name does it have?
Thank you in advance!