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Honda MSX125 SF vs Sym VF3i 185 Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Honda MSX125 SF and Sym VF3i 185, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Honda MSX125 SF priced at RM 10,499 while the Sym VF3i 185 Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 7,989. Comparing the technical specifications, Sym VF3i 185 engine displacement is 183 while the Honda MSX125 SF houses a 125 engine.

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Overview: MSX125 SF vs VF3i 185

Brand Honda Malaysia Sym Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 10,499 RM 7,989
Variant MSX125 SF Standard Sym VF3i 185 Standard
User Rating 4.47 MSX125 SF reviews 4.19 VF3i 185 reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Street Street Motorcycles in Malaysia Moped Moped Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 125 cc 183 cc
Maximum Power 9.6 hp 17.7 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.47/5
17 reviews
4.19/5
31 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Perfect for my amateur riding skills

    I have grown up with the Honda bikes and it has been the most trusted two-wheeler brand in our family. After passing out from college I started...

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    R
    Robert Jan 24, 2024 for Honda MSX125 SF
  • Allows you to refine your riding skills

    I purchased the SYM VF3i 185 a few weeks back because my wife wanted to learn how to ride. This bike is ideal for a newcomer looking to refine their...

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    B
    Bernard Jan 06, 2025 for Sym VF3i 185

From The Experts

Things we like

Unique styling

Morden features

Superb handling

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The best thing about the SYM VF3i 185 is the way it looks. For a cub class bike, the SYM VF3i 185 indeed has a very sporty aura with an aggressive design and loud graphics, which makes it look proportionate right from the front to rear. The slim and sharp design language is purely likable for its targeted audience – the urban youth.

It’s not only the design which makes the SYM VF3i 185 look youthful and trendy. The moped is packed with premium features like LED daytime running lamps, LED turn indicators, LED tail lamp and a part digital instrument console, which do make it feel contemporary.

Powering the SYM VF3i 185 is a four-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 183cc engine, which makes it the most powerful cub class bike and the one with the biggest engine in its segment. The maximum power output of 18 PS and a peak torque output of 15.3 Nm makes the SYM VF3i 185 the most powerful cub class bike in the market right now.

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Things we don't like

Ergonomics not suitable for tall riders

Not suitable for long distance riding

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The SYM VF3i 185 has a single piece long seat which due to its slim profile, might not be too comfortable for two full-sized adults.

The SYM VF3i 185 lacks a bit in the aspect of practicality, as there is not much sufficient under-seat storage to carry even the smallest of the luggage from point A to point B.

When compared to other cub class bikes from Japanese two-wheeler makers, the SYM VF3i 185 lacks the finesse in the build quality and fit and finish which deters its appeal a bit. Also, the engine despite being best-in-class in terms of performance isn’t too refined as expected and sounds a bit rough at higher rpms.

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 125 cc 183 cc
Maximum Power 9.6 hp 17.7 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 5.7 L 7.0 L
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Compression Ratio 9.3:1 11.1:1
Bore X Stroke 52.4 mm x 57.9 mm 63.5 mm x 57.8 mm
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled Single Cylinder, 4-Valves Liquid-Cooled SOHC
Maximum Torque 11 Nm --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Cooling System Air Cooled Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust --
No. Of Cylinder 1 1
Injection Type Fuel Injection --
RPM at Maximum Torque 5250 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Power 7000 rpm --
Valve Configuration -- SOHC
Lubrication System -- Forced Circulation and Splashing
Emission Control -- Euro 3
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
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Dimension

Category Street Scooter
Oil Tank Capacity 1.1 L --
Kerb Weight 104 kg 124 kg
Height 1000 mm --
Seating Capacity 2 2
Wheel Base 1200 mm 1290 mm
Seat Height 760 mm --
Ground Clearance 155 mm --
Width 730 mm --
Length 1755 mm --
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System PGM-FI EFI
Ignition System -- Full Transist

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 130/70 R12 120/70 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 R12 90/80 R17
Rear Wheel Size R12 R17
Front Wheel Size R12 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial, Tubeless

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Telescopic Fork Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Lain Suspension Single Shock Absorber
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 80 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 32 mm

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box 4-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Manual Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V
Battery Capacity 3.5 Ah --

Safety & Security

Pass Switch Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No Yes
Leg Guards No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Central Locking No No
Stability Control No No
Traction Control No No
Launch Control No No
Anti-Theft Alarm No No
Engine Immobilizer No No
Riding Modes Street Street Street Street
ABS -- No
Engine Check Warning -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Navigator No No
Tripmeter Yes --
Tachometer Yes Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator No --
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type Backbone Backbone --
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Straight Dual Straight
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Side Wings Yes Yes

Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Accessory Outlet No No
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control No No

Brake

Front Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Motorcycles Comparisons By Experts

From The Experts

Get the better insight and helps to buy or not
Things we like in MSX125 SF

Unique styling

Morden features

Superb handling

Things we don't like in MSX125 SF

Ergonomics not suitable for tall riders

Not suitable for long distance riding

Things we like in VF3i 185

The best thing about the SYM VF3i 185 is the way it looks. For a cub class bike, the SYM VF3i 185 indeed has a very sporty aura with an aggressive design and loud graphics, which makes it look proportionate right from the front to rear. The slim and sharp design language is purely likable for its targeted audience – the urban youth.

It’s not only the design which makes the SYM VF3i 185 look youthful and trendy. The moped is packed with premium features like LED daytime running lamps, LED turn indicators, LED tail lamp and a part digital instrument console, which do make it feel contemporary.

Powering the SYM VF3i 185 is a four-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 183cc engine, which makes it the most powerful cub class bike and the one with the biggest engine in its segment. The maximum power output of 18 PS and a peak torque output of 15.3 Nm makes the SYM VF3i 185 the most powerful cub class bike in the market right now.

Things we don't like in VF3i 185

The SYM VF3i 185 has a single piece long seat which due to its slim profile, might not be too comfortable for two full-sized adults.

The SYM VF3i 185 lacks a bit in the aspect of practicality, as there is not much sufficient under-seat storage to carry even the smallest of the luggage from point A to point B.

When compared to other cub class bikes from Japanese two-wheeler makers, the SYM VF3i 185 lacks the finesse in the build quality and fit and finish which deters its appeal a bit. Also, the engine despite being best-in-class in terms of performance isn’t too refined as expected and sounds a bit rough at higher rpms.

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