SYM VS 125/150

mine was a beauty 100% reliable – although i recently sold it to upgrade - i regard the SYM VS 125 as well above a no frills machine. the riding pleasure was the finest attribute for this town commuter it had enough get up and go when required - not a highway bike as to be expected, but really ticked all the boxes around town. a ton of storage under the seat a real advantage for the commuter/shopper.  Show details

Carnt live without a scoot – Led lights on there way out if flickering no big deal u still got headlights . Mower repair guys usual good and cheap for work on scooters dealers are a rip off all parts are dirt cheap online from taiwan keys also. Show details

Little beauty – I bought this 2011 scooter in 2013. It has been excellent. Apart from a couple of battery replacements this scooter has had no problem whatsoever. The storage is great, light weight to push around and yet comfortable for two people. Perfect for shopping and going to cafes and occasional cruising. Yesterday I did 400 km from Canberra to Sydney… Read more

via the coast and it went almost as good as the cruiser bike I used to own. I agree with some owners that the fuel tank could be a bit bigger but scooters are meant to be robust, simple and easy to use and it ticks all the boxes. I noticed that on highway if you push it towards 100 km per hour fuel consumption will drop the range to around 120 km, otherwise I should get about 150 km. At least it has a fuel gauge unlike some motorcycles.

Can struggle uphill, especially with pillion. However, being a 150 cc scooter this is expected.

Would recommend this to anyone. I have no plan to sell mine for a long time as the holding cost is so low.

Lots of issues after a few years – Got it second hand, speedometer broken ($200 repair) after 2 weeks it did not start, battery was faulty, had to get a new one. Three weeks later, it did not start again, needed a new coil. After 4 months, it needed a new starter motor (another $350). Now the cooling fan broke (another $100). Still a good scooter though.  Show details

Had a ride on Vs 125 and love it. Look like buying it as a roundabout – Have a question. Buying a second hand VS125 have had a its great but in checking it over the two led lights above the headlights flicker has anyone had this problem and is easily fixed. It had been sitting a while unridden but did kick start and the battery is holding charge  Show details

Great – Great scooter. Comfortable up to 90-100km. Enough power to get away at the lights. Good underseat storage - does not hold XL helmet, so use a top box. Holds ~5L fuel for about 120km. Had for 3 years, 10,000km so far. Changed battery after 3 years as was not holding charge. Front tyre lasted about 9,000km. Need to charge battery if not using for… Read more

more than 4-5 weeks. Kickstarter sometimes does not work if left for longer, or needs several attempts. Serviced according to book (1k, 3k, 6k) for warranty purposes. Changed belt and rollers as recommended at 10k.

great bike – I love my vs 150, i hooked up some cables to the battery and ran them under the seat and can charge it with ease. Is this true that the vs 150 is discontinued? If so what is it going to be replaced by? I think they are only five years old.

best scooter ever – Hi guys I bought my vs 125 for 1300 and it was on 22000 km which I thought was alot at the time since then Its now on 54000 kms it serviced it every 5000 an she hasn't missed a beat all I have done on her in that time was replace the starter motor and the vereator and change the rollers an my speedo stoped working today got the parts off the net… Read more

cheap as chips to fix an just as ezy I ride it everyday rain or shine love this little thing I would do at least 80km on it everyday just going to work great buy an would another one tomorrow great to save cash reliable inexpensive pays for its self plastic fades

Great scooter for city riding – This is my first scooter, I bought the 2010 model brand new incl. top box. I am a light city rider, and have only clocked ~2000kms to date. The primary reasons for choosing it was that it was relatively inexpensive (~$3.5K) and the generous storage space under the seat (which fits 3-4 bags of grocery shopping). The underseat storage doesn't… Read more

fit my full-face helmet, but there is room for that in the topbox. So full ticks for storage. (Note I replaced the original topbox (no-frills brand from dealer) with a Shad topbox as the original topbox occasionally popped open unexpectedly during riding, and thus went unused).

Performance wise:

- I've never had problems keeping up with city traffic. The fastest I've gone is 80km/h on flat road - I haven't tried to go faster as for me, that's when wind buffeting becomes an issue (not too mention, everything just happens too fast, like that incoming pot-hole..). You can feel the engine working hard on inclines, but this is a non-issue in suburban speed zones.

In terms of comfort:

- THe seat is nice & comfy to sit on. I'm 5'8 and am on the front pads of my feet when stationary. So the seat height is adequate, but it would've been ideal (for my height) if the seat had been just an inch lower.

- THe mirrors are ok. During riding training course, the instructors told us to keep the head up, and start making use of peripheral vision for things like scanning mirrors. IN this case, the mirror handles are just a bit short, so I actually have to flick a glance at the mirrors every so often, as peripheral vision just isn't viable for the given mirror height. Otherwise, the mirrors are fine. (I find I have to occasionally tighten them using a hex-key as they can become loose - but thats easy to fix).

- The smallish wheels and suspension takes some getting used too. Any substantial pothole, I have to prepare for impact, as you can get a shock in the lower-back if you dont put any weight on the feet/legs. (So best avoid potholes if you can!). I am aware that you can get the level of suspension adjusted by a mechanic, but I've also had moments (generally with potholes or speedhumps) when I feel it's too bouncy, so I am fine leaving the suspension at the default calibration.

- The brakes are responsive. No problem with braking.

- Signalling is easy, I like how you can press the button to cancel the signal.

- Lights are adequate (though I find car headlights are still better at illuminating the road).

All in all, it's generally a comfortable ride, so long as you can avoid substantial potholes.

Maintenance:

- 4 year warranty is great (though I've never needed to invoke the process).

- Well I'm not supposed to do much tinkering with it whilst it's in the warranty period. However sometimes I don't ride the bike for 2+ weeks which drains the battery, so since I park on the street I have to remove the battery from the scooter, and trickle charge the battery in the house. Now my main concern is here, is that the battery is not readily accessible (ie. takes me 10-15mins to remove/re-install).

- Also I once had to start it using the kick-starter pedal, which I found difficult to use and needed a friend to help out (ie. he had to use full weight of his body to fully depress the pedal). Very generous underseat storage; affordable capital cost; responsive & comfortable for city riding; responsive brakes; 4 year warranty; kick-start pedal available Battery not readily accessible; smallish wheels means substantial potholes may put stress on lower back if you don't prepare for it; may need help using the kick-start pedal

Great Little Scooter – This is my 5th Scooter, after Suzuki V100, SYM Joyride 150, SYM VTS 200 and the BMW C600 Sport. I love it , very nippy scooter great for around town. I bough it new and old stock 2008 model written as the Excel II here in Malaysia for about RM 4000.00 that 1250.00 Aussie Dollar after someone got it free during a dinner lucky draw. I use it daily… Read more

to save mileage on my C600 Sport, its very economical and easy to run around traffic to work.

I owned 2 SYM previously with no issue at all and I do most of the maintenance myself, on the average it cost me about RM 80.00 or 25 AUS dollar to service every 6 months. Its great and save me a lot in cash and commuting time.

I love this scooter Economical, easy to ride around traffic and enough power to pull away around town. Its Red in colour

Awesome motorbike – I bought a 2010 SYM VS 150 scooter after getting my Ls. Got it for $1700 with a top box. I was a bit stressed but it was a complete breeze to get comfortable on riding. I just did the servicing on it myself for $30 dollars using the owner manual and youtube. Overall, it has been a perfect scoot and I have put 1500 km on it since. Petrol cost is… Read more

$7 premium petrol weekly. Cheap, good looking, reliable Petrol tank is too small, 12 inch tyre is a bit on the shaky side,

Excellent – It's a good all round scoot. Sure some have water cooling, efi & dual discs but they are in a different price range. For the price its almost impossible to go past. I have hard wired a trickle charger with a water proof connector that is tucked up just near the battery box. So if im not riding the scoot for a few weeks i just plug it in and… Read more

it keeps the battery 100%.

Highly recommended for all scooter and bike owners! Cheap to buy, cheap to run. Is one of the best looking scoots in Australia.Very well built. Starts first time every time.HEAPS of storage...HEAPS!Good brakes.Has a kick start if your battery is flat.Headlight is great, i ride at night with a tinted visor and can still see! Battery does loose charge fast (3-4 weeks max w/out starting it)Generator on scooter is not big enough to recharge the battery from flat, even after 30+ min ride. ------------ FOR THE PEOPLE BELOW ------------You don't have to access the battery to charge/jump start it. Lift up the seat, remove the @ 6 10mm bolts and lift out the seat & under seat compartment. You will see the REMOTE Negative and Positive terminals. Impossible to miss!There is a lack of aftermarket performance parts.Access to a variator/exhaust/carb/150cc big bore kit would be good.

Excellent – Tested a few but bought the SYM Vs 150 and pleased with all round performance. The ones that didn't make it?. 1. Vespa 125 - Ride to pitchy, expensive. 2. Aprillia sportcity 125 - too small, expensive 3. CF-Moto 150GTi - just a bit rough and didn't feel solid. 4. TGB 101 - Too small. The above is my opinion only, I am a tall 6'4" person and… Read more

the other rider, my wife 5'9". Also reviewed the top 10 mid range scooters which was a great help. Have had bikes all my life and a holiday in Europe pointed to the scooter life and yes I still have my Honda CBR1100XX but for around town scooters rule. The VS 150 was my pick as it excelled as follows:-1. largest storage space2. Great lighting all round.3. well thought out suspension, effortless riding.4. Suits tall riders.5. Can you beat the 4 year warranty?.6. Attractive pricing.7. Overnight email response from Australian importer. 8. Light centre stand operation. 1. Colour choice too hard, red or pearl white, ending up with the red one.2. Getting from my wife!.

Good – Very pleased with the overall product. I'm so happy I got this bike instead of a 50cc. It's good enough to be on the highway at 100 kph but it seems most at home between the 60-80 kph range. Prefect for me. Great fuel economy, heaps of luggage space, zippy performance. Side mirrors adjustment range is lacking. After moving the mirrors and arms to… Read more

the best possible rear view, I still have to duck my head to see properly behind me otherwise I'm just looking at the road (I'm 6'1" tall).

Excellent – For the price, I think it's a great little commuter that has everything you need. Storgae, power for city commutes, good take off, easy handling and looks good. I've had mine for 3 weeks and just love it... Love the fact that it has a lot of storage and enough power for city commuer use.

Excellent – I'd recommend this scooter to anyone who wants a simple easy to ride fuel saver, It Is built well and handles an extra passenger without a problem! Everything!! I'm happy with all aspects. I bought mine 300km 2nd hand for $3150 with 6 mth lic, I ride it to work every day to save money on fuel. I hold the poor thing flat nearly all the way to work… Read more

as i'm used to bikes with loads more power, It'll sit on 90km per hour most of the time. I get about 180km from a tank however I don't let it run out! I truely think I could get it to use much more than this. I'm impressed with the lighting, I can see enought to safely ride at 80kmh on the road at night, the only thing I can complain about is the wind in your face. In town it's no drama, but if you do 15 km a day on a 80kmh road you tend to get very cold! a windshield would be a good standard feature. As long as it didn't look to gay.

Excellent – My overall opinion is, fantastic scooter! I've recommended it to all of my friends. If I'm in a scooter shop browsing I'll recommend it to anyone buying their first scooter, it's ideal.. Do yourself a favour, test drive one BEFORE you fall for the big name scooters, you'll be so glad you did and you'll save a bundle of cash.... Great scooter for… Read more

around town. It's got heaps of storeage spaceadd a top box for youer helmet and you'll never need your car again. The fuel consumption is terrific, in fact I thought my fuel gauge was broken, it just never seem to move.. I only wish they made it in a 200cc or lager... I love the VS125 in city trasffic, but, I want to be able to go on country drives... The 125cdc engine is fantastic around the city and suburbs, however, I've become hooked on riding my VS125 and I want to be able to go on short trips, sadly the 125 doesn't have a high enough cruising speed for our freeways...

Good – An excellent all round commuter. Likes to cruise at 90kph. Very stable feel while riding and is a pleasure to ride. Trying to push it over 90kph will weigh heavy on fuel consumption, though this is not so important for city commuting. Previously I had a HD200 which was at home at 100+ so would be better if using highways a lot. Good handling.… Read more

Looks good. Lots of storage. Good riding position. Good for taller people, I'm 180cm. Four year warranty. Could do with a bigger petrol tank. Fuel gauge is not linear to quantity - past half empty needle drops fast.

Excellent – As a around town scooter it gets 10 out of 10. The Australia 4 year warranty on parts (2 years on labour) is to good to ignore. Bang for buck, the best scooter value in Australia. As a new real estate business in Brisbane, I use this scooter to go on letter box drops. Its under seat storage seems to be the largest for all the SYM scooters. My next… Read more ·  1

scooter is going to be the SYM Citycom 300 - I need the extra power for highway +100k per hour travel. But for around Brisbane and the 80 km limit roads - this is the best scooter you cant get - period! Storage, excellent front lights, stability, handling, fuel economy, very good brakes.

Excellent – I bought my Sym VS125 second hand in November, 2009. It already had 2300kms on her and since then I've done another 2,000kms. I have had absolutely no problems with it, fantastic value as well. She is fast off the lights, I constantly surprise "flashy" cars with how quickly I take off and reach 60km/hr. The VS125 is perfect for city driving,… Read more

particularly in Brisbane weather. I have taken her on 70km/h, 80km/h and 90km/h roads with no problem, although I would say she is best on 80 or less (the 125cc aren't as heavy as the bigger bikes so if there is any wind at higher speeds it can knock you around a bit). In saying that, these bikes are built for city driving.

I would recommend this to anyone considering buying a scooter. For those who are considering getting a 50cc DON'T! Get a motorcycle license (you can get automatic ones) and upgrade to a VS125. 50cc don't have the power you need and can be sometimes unsafe (can't pick up speed fast enough). Even tho it cost me a little more to get my motorcycle license, I have not regretted getting my VS125 for a second. Massive underseat storage, quick take off, easily get to 60 km/hr, perfect for riding around the city. I pity people who have to take public transport or drive a car - a scooter is the BEST form of transport. Agree with 2nd review, fuel guage not linear in quantity. Not a big problem tho.

SYM VS 150 - Perfect for around town and short trips – Bought a VS150 years ago. Absolutely loved riding it. Rode everyday to work (10km) and Sydney to Newcastle a lot on weekends. One day I had an accident and wrote it off. This gave me the perfect excuse to look for a different scooter. After much research and test rides I bought another SYM VS150. Perfect Storage Space. With top box fitted I leave… Read more ·  3

this thing parked with 2 helmets, 2 pairs of gloves, sunglasses, flouro vest, chamois, water and riding jacket. It goes fast enough. Rides to Newcastle have me travelling at 90-100 most of the way. Around town the acceleration is great, I smile to myself when the car in the next lane is busting a gut trying to keep up from the lights. Fuel economy is good. Narrow scooter good for traffic elimination. I am tall 6'3' and I am comfortable on it. No clock (needed for School zones etc.). Bigger tank would be nice 5.5litres a bit small. No wind protection can get tiring on longer rides.

Oil change light? – Hi have had my 250cc sym for a few weeks, no probs runs great,, but have had the oil change light come on,, but the oil is good, any info on this would great thinks,, its a 2009 model. From perth wa. Does it just means i want a service? cheers Just good fun, plenty of power. Fuel tank a bit of pain to fill need to have the bike on the centre stand to have it even and easy to over fill..  Show 2 replies

Very echonomical – Bought Vs150 in Jan 2012 now (28/06/12) its 3000 km. Doing good. But didnt use for 7 days continuously. battery dead. Under warranty replaced battery. But service cost expensive. Can any body tell me what frequency have to service this. thanks. Storage wise lots. colour excellent. seating aswell. 100 km speed no worries. acceptable mileage/lit. Royal look Petrol tank too small. @least 10lit. Hve to fill weekly or twice sometime

i will not have it if i will get it for free – cheap plastic, bad service, you pay top $$$ on parts,slow start, not happy. no e-mail replay, repair Quote cost $99.00 i wonder what will be cost of mechanics,first service and tune up $300.00, cheap plastic, bad service, you pay top $$$ on parts,slow start, not happy. no e-mail replay, repair Quote cost $99.00 i wonder what will be cost of mechanics,first service and tune up $300.00, bad service no parts

Excellent – This scooter is $2999 rrp. It comes standard with a 4 year waranty (wow). I get comments all the time because it looks awesome. You won't slow down traffic even on a 100kmh stretch. I don't know why everyone doesn't have one. I reckon even my mother could ride it! This scooter is leagues ahead of every other 125 scooter out there at the… Read more

moment. I've had mine do 110kmh on the flat. It has huge storage capacity, funky led rear lights, very powerful twin halogen headlights and a very comfortable riding position. I test rode 5 other scooters around the same capacity and none of them came close to this one. You need a scooter/bike license to ride it.