2021 Sym Jet X 125 L/C - Review
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- Опубліковано 30 лис 2021
- In this video we take a closer look at the 2021 Sym JET X 125 L/C. Based on the JET 14 frame but with a completely new and more aggressive design it comes with a mild price increase and a little less functionality. So is it worth the money?
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I own this bike since June 2021 and have done 7000 already, and the biggest advice I can give to new owners is, the day you buy it driver directly to a tire shop and replace the CST tires with Michelin City Grip 2, or any other premium tire, and throw the CST in the garbage! The bike changes dramatically with premium tires, it is like driving a completely different bike, trust me.
Yes, yes thank you, that's what i tell everyone that asks me about tyres :D.
I thought the same thing ...
how fast is it with one and with 2 persons?
@@ivantocakovic2664 It all depends on how heavy you both are, you have to try it for yourself and see if it's fast enough for you.
what made you buy this bike instead of honda or yamaha?
I got mine yesterday and im really pleased thanks for your reviews keep up the good work
Enjoy it :D
is it good for 2 persons?
Good, detailed review, man!
Thank you! 😁
Nice review man. Thanks.
Thank you!
I hope they will make a 500 cc jet x too. I - and I guess many others too - would decide to buy it. This design would beat that of other maxi scooters on the market now.
It's kinda impossible to fit a 500cc engine in the small frame of a jetx :)
I enjoyed the video. I am not sure if you mentioned it but the jet x 125 l/c abs is 12.6 hp in comparison to a few of the others. I am currently upgrading from a sym symphony sr 125 abs a/c to this one. The reason being is 1. the additional horse power, 2. they keyless access and the digital console. I was going to get the sym symphony st 125 l/c but they were all out and I did not feel like waiting. Basically, the way I see it the st 200 has 12.5 hp and the st 125 l/c and the jet x 125 lc have 12.6 hp. In short I am getting a 200, well sort of, for the price of a 125cc. I do enjoy all your videos. PS> love the name you gave your bike "Donnie." My current bike is " Irene" and the jet X will be "Penny." Take care and be safe.
Thank you, it's a solid machine the jet x and that 125 lc engine is a gem, I like my 200 because it's a bit more old school but the 125 is a proper modern engine in every way.
@@RideWithAlex I will have to keep you informed when I get it. I may even shoot a video with it.
@@RideWithAlex It has been over four months that I have been riding the jet x 125cc. I love it, but lately the handle bars have become wobbly even on evenly paved roads, even when I steer with both hands. When I take one hand off it really wobbles. Any ideas? Yes... I will take it in to the dealer.
Upgraded from a symphony sr125 to a jex X myself. Love it ❤️
Salut Alex, acum cu noua lege care urmeaza sa fie aprobata 125cc cu B, ma gandesc si eu la un Jet x dar am dubii pt ca am 1.83m si 120kg, defapt de inaltime imi este mai mult, nu vreau sa arat ca si guliver pe el. De curiozitate ca sa pot face o comparatie , ce inaltime ai?
Eu am 1.75 inaltime.
HI again Alex, are they likely to put the Jet x engine in the new Jet 14 L/C bike next year as i like the leg room rather than the hump in the middle?
Here we only have the jetx 125 LC and that is the same engine as the jet 14 125 LC
Salutare. Am luat scuterul de la voi si am o intrebare. Se poate cumva ridica parbrizu ala care este montat? Sau trebuie sa cumpar un parbriz nou. Nu as vrea sa-l schimb pe asta ca arata bine, dar parca ar merge sa fie un pic mai sus :)). Multam!
Salut. Parbrizul standard are doar o singura pozitie de montare.
I really like the way you explain! What do you think about the jet x compared to the nmax 125 yamaha? In terms of agility and response.
Unfortunately I haven't spent much time on the NMax, I will try to convince Yamaha to lend me on for a couple of days so I can form an opinion.
@@RideWithAlex thank you very much 😊
1:15 Passenger rear handle doesn't look the same as on the Jet 14, but the mounting points are identical so luggage rack options are the same SYM accessory model number. So you could get the Jet 14 Shad luggage rack, and I got the generic one that you can mount other top case plates to (also a OEM Jet 14 part).
I tried the givi top case mount for the jet14 on the jetx and it doesn't fit, so there are a few differences. But at least from givi there is a dedicated top case mount for the jetx
@@RideWithAlex Interesting, my SYM dealership said they were the same part number, I ordered the Jet X "rear carrier" which the french SYM parts site says is Jet 14 and Jet X compatible, SYM part number: SY810-X8A-000 .
Maybe it's a Givi third-party specific thing?
@@Mil-Keeway 🤷🏻♂️
I ordered the bike and was thinking of changing the tires. What dimension would you recommend for the Michelin city grip? Thanks
The stock size that comes on the scooter, that's what I did with myne.
Anyone had a chance to compare Sym jet x vs Nmax 125?
Here in Germany it is really hard to find both to drive. Sold out. So before ordering, it would be great to get some impressions. I am 188 cm and i would also like to know which is faster 0-80/ 0-100 kmh?
Thanks a lot!
Hello, thank you very much for the excellent review! I bought such a scooter and right now I started to give it a run-in of the engine, I drive slowly around 50 km/h and I feel that the scooter rises and falls a little as if there are bumps in the road, why is there such a feeling? Why is the ride not smooth?
I can't say, would have to ride to see for myself.
Got my jet x. I tried to go top speed with a passenger on the scooter . One time it went 115kms and it had more to go. But the other day when I was on a road that was going slightly upwards again with a passenger it couldn’t pass 80kms. The wind was strong though. Why you think there is such a big difference on performance? Maybe the upwards road and maybe the engine was cold?
It's still just a 12hp engine so the terrain or the wind can influence your top speed a lot.
Salut! Cand aduceti Sym Husky adv 150 si la ce pret? Merci!
E încă departe, estimările actuale spun ca în iarna ar trebui sa putem sa îl aducem. Oricum dacă ajunge mai devreme e prioritar sa îl filmez :))
Nu știu dacă ești plătit de Sym dar m-ai convins :)) caut sa cumpăr un Scooter nou prin Rabla Moto, pentru curierat (Glovo) și daily driver/comuter. Răcirea pe lichid, aspectul (mai ales) si keyless go-ul sunt câteva dintre aspectele care m-au adus la Sym Jet X 125. Luni cred ca voi merge la Sym Romania pentru a îl vedea. Din păcate am permis A din 2018-19 (nici nu mai stiu), dar nu am apucat sa comduc niciodată de când l-am luat. Consideri ca pot obține o idee despre Scooter (dacă e de mine) și fără a-l conduce? Și 3 alte intrebari:
1) Ce înălțime ai? Părea ca atingi cu vârfurile jos, as vrea sa pot sta cu tălpile la semafor, nu sa ma chinui.
2) Este mai lat decat 14? Crezi ca ma pot strecura cu el în trafic? Mainly va fi folosit ptr. Glovo deci trebuie sa pot ajunge primul la semafor.
3) Exista suport ptr. Portbagaj? Vreau sa montez un suport custom ptr. A îmi putea rezema geanta Glovo pe parcursul cursei. Și exista posibilitatea instalării unui windshield mai înalt?
Îți mulțumesc! Iar dacă crezi ca as putea conduce unul din scuterele tale în zona unde e filmarea, contra cost, te rog anunta-ma. Mi-ar fi de mare folos. Nu trebuie sa fie Jet X-ul, any old beaten scooter, cât sa îmi reamintesc "miscarea", înainte de a cumpăra Jet X-ul.
In materie de plătit, eu lucrez la Sym România dar pe partea de piese de schimb consumabile etc iar canalul asta de UA-cam este al meu personal și nu sunt plătit în nici un fel pt aceste videouri, de regula le filmez eu singur în weekend când Showroomul e închis, dar ma găsești in showroom, iar curtea este locul unde se afla Showroomul, momentan avem în showroom un jetx poate fi văzut, poți sa te urci pe el, nu îl putem scoate în curte ca e deja vândut, dar sa stai pe el în showroom se poate. Săptămâna viitoare va fi urat și ploaie deci nu as scoate nimic la test din mai multe motive. Dar poți veni și putem discuta toate aspectele și poți sta pe mai multe modele sa vezi pe care te simți cel mai bine.
Și încă ceva, da se poate monta suport de top case pe jetx și este suficient de compact cât sa se descurce foarte bine în traffic, sunt câțiva care îl folosesc pe glovo și sunt foarte mulțumiți de el.
Salut. Intre Jet X si ADX care ar fi mai ok la confort, suspensie, manevrabilitate? Mersi.
Comfort și suspensie este adx-ul, manevrabilitate sunt la fel nu vad vreo diferența între ele.
Warning, light cluster at the front expensive to replace.
Alex there is a sym jet x 125 and sym jet x abs tcs in my country. The difference is 250 euros. Is the abs and tcs worth it?
The tcs not so much for a 125 but the abs is defenetly worth it!
What about the wires for the breaks? They look like they block the full view of the screen. I really like this scooter but every video I have seen those wires always seem to be in the way of the dash, especially blocking the lower part of it. Compared to the Honda PCX, which also has digital dash but its still fully visible and its brake wires don't seem to be so noticeable. Maybe it's because of the angle in the videos....but please tell me if it's like that in real life because I do want to buy either this scooter, the PCX, or the Honda Forza (125) sometime next year.
The dash is perfectly visible, it's the angle of the camera, go to a dealership and sit on one for yourself, you will see the wires are much lower then the dash.
@@RideWithAlex Thank you
It's fine even if leaning back quite far in a cruiser seating position. All the video guys have a camera chest harness so the perspective is much lower than what it really would be
Hey mate odd question, on the dash can you change it from kmh to mph?
Yes you can.
Hi Alex,
Thanks for the reviews, they are informative and captivating, you made me watch most of them on the channel.
Could you give me a piece of advice, please:
I have had it with the Bucharest traffic and I am looking for a scooter… as of this spring.
The distance to the office is about 25km and I have to travel on the DN1 and or ring ring-road and/or highway (about 5…10km).
I have an A driver’s license as well, used to ride a bike (Kawa KLE, about 10 years ago), but lost the riding skill …
My budget would be of 3k euro (give or take), so I would really appreciate your opinion on a model / type, etc…
For this kind of trip the absolute best option would be the Joymax Z+ or the HD300, but given the budget either the jet 14, jet X or Symphony ST 125 L/C will do the job nicely. If you don't carry a lot of luggage I would go for the Jet X. If you want more storage space the Symphony ST. But when spring comes drop by the showroom and we can talk more in depth.
@@RideWithAlex Thank you very much for the advice! For sure I would visit the showroom - see you there!
Fairly novice when it comes to scooters but had a sym crox from new back in 2017 for 2 years then stopped riding, looking to get back on so I've booked my cbt for next Sunday, (I'm UK based BTW) can anyone give me recommendations on what scooter to buy, torn between Honda pcx jet x jet 14 or something completely different if people think its worth it, any help would be much appreciated thanks. Great video BTW Alex good review and keep it up
Thank you, I would go for the jet14 liquid cooled because you get front and rear abs and it should be cheaper than the jet x and has a flat floor for shopping, the pcx I'm still waiting for Honda to put a disk brake on the rear 🙄
@@RideWithAlex thankyou Alex, really appreciate it, excited to get back on 2 wheels again soon. I will update you with my final choice if you like. Keep up the good reviews mate
I can get this bike or the LC jet 14 for the same money, both £2999 which bike would you pick?
I would go for the Jet14 for the flat floor, it's more practical
I ordered it today 🤞🏽
Congratulations :D
@@RideWithAlex thx! Still wait till end januari, begin februari…
Hey Alex, do you happen to know… I have the jet x for about a month now and have 1000+ km on it… my alarm is only blinkers and no sound… can I change that? Or is it an option? Have a nice evening!
@@rikdeblick there's youtube videos on how to turn the alarm off and on.
@@JDMz they forgot to install the sound 🤣 and it is not only in my scooter… problem is they do not know from what chassisnummer they have to call the owners since they don’t know 😉
Hi there! Can you tell me the difference between JET14 125 and JET X 125?
If you look at the jet14 liquid cooled 125cc it is mechanically identical to the jetx, they share the same engine transmission frame everything the only difference is the JET 14 has a flat floor and the Jetx has the handlebars 2cm higher, the way they look of course. If you are looking at the jet 14 air cooled 125 you can see the differences between the air cooled and the liquid cooled here: ua-cam.com/video/k6cVP-2R2vg/v-deo.html
@@RideWithAlex and which one would you suggest? The price is almost the same, give me some advice pls :)
@@nemanjarakcevic3883 It all depends which one do you like the most, and if you need the flat floor or not. Also go and try sitting on them because the leg room and the leg position is a bit different on them and see which on you like. But mechanically they are identical. So it all depends which one do you like the most and which one fits you the best.
Nice scooter
Yesterday I picked up my 2022 SYM Jet X 125 L/C. My first impression is that it drives like a 200cc. With 13 hp and the fact that it's liquid cold as you know better makes it a lot faster than your averege 125cc. I noticed quite a difference going up hills in the engine itself in the way the bike behaves. have a little bit a ways to go to get used to the keyless ignition and the fact that if I move away from it it'll lock in when I try to unlock it so I can turn the handlebar to lock it it starts beeping. But that's a matter of getting to know the machine. I'm loving it! The only thing I see is that it burns fuel a lot faster than my SR 125 A/C.
Normally the liquid cooled is much more fuel efficient then the air cooled. Let it brake in a little the fuel consumption should drop.
@@RideWithAlex Thanks. I will keep an eye on it and let you know.
@@RideWithAlex Is there anyway to silence the beeping sound when you use the remote. I disengage it and have the seat open and the damned thing goes off. When I leave or come back home during mid day siesta its very loud. Thanks
@@alexandrosmp1 The best way I know is to unplug the speaker that makes the noise 😂
Hi to everyone, I’m considering to buy it. Does jet x 125cc has two models and one of them hasn’t abs?
Yes
Which color you believe it makes it look better?
The black looks stealth but if you want it to pop the white or the red is the way to go.
@@RideWithAlex and what about this unusual gray color? You haven't seen it or you don't like it?
Do you prefer symphony 200st or jet x and why?
I prefer my ST for the work I do.
Do you know why when I use the 🗝️ the hazard (alarms) are open without stopping?
Because that is the alarm system, the scooter is locked, you can still start it with the physical key but if you don't press the unlock button the alarm is still active and detects movement and flashes the lights.
@@RideWithAlex I see! What the heck? What's the reason to unlock it with the control if I want to use the 🗝️??It's so weird!!
@@takis4954 that key is just an emergency backup, you should use the keyless function
@@RideWithAlex Emergency but always with 🚨🚨🚨🚨??Ha ha! It's not normal!!
@@takis4954 true
Got this bike a week ago. The dealership told me that for the first 1.000 km, I shouldn't go over 50 km/h and to not accelerate that fast. The manual doesn't say that though. Who should I trust?
In the brake in period you have to use the engine in a more gentle fashion, 50 is a bit harsh, on my ST I kept it at around 60-70 max speed
@@RideWithAlex So 50 kmh is too low? Hmm ok. One more question, how long should a break in last? Should I do small or big rides around the city to clock in km?
@@55spiros1 I did around the city 500km, then did the oil change and inspection.
@@55spiros1 for engine break in. Vary speed to 30 to 40mph. Dont keep at a constant speed. Avoid full throttle. As soon as you get to 311miles. Your first service is due. Once that's done you can then go to 45 to 50mph. Until 900miles. 2nd service is due. Once that's done you can then fully open throttle. The 2nd service is expensive as it involves new rollers, belt, valve clearances. Oil change and gearbox oil change.
@@JDMz how dreadful new belt and rollers. My x max 250 needed that at 12000 miles
And what is the price exactly in Romania? in Greece we have it for 2,995 euros
It's 3295 here, a bit more expensive here because Romania has a small motorcycle and scooter market and everything is a bit more expensive because of shipping and storage.
@@RideWithAlex WOW!And how much is the basic salary in Romania?
@@takis4954 the averege salary I think is like 6-700 euros and minimum wage is 300
Did the jet x use the same chasis as the jet 14
Yes it does, it uses the same frame.
Can you change the speedometer to MPH
Yes you can, you set de dash to total odometer and then you hold both the mode and set button together for 2 seconds.
Sorry I didn't hear if the bike had a fuel injection carburettor?
All Euro 5 scooters from SYM are fuel injected, from 49cc to the big TL508, everything is fuel injected here.
@@RideWithAlex good to know my friend thank you .
@@Thelivelyone you're welcome
I tried to find information on start stop system on this Scooter but couldnt find any. Does anyone know if Its present on this Scooter? If yes is possible to turn it off?
No, it doesn't have start&stop.
@@RideWithAlex wow thanks for the super quick response. I was deciding between PCX 125 nmax 125 and sym jet x 125. PCX have waiting list minimum od half a year nmax Went up in Price by 300euros so sym it is. And with no start stop im 💯 % sold. And sym have best aesthetics of those three imo. Thanks for great review have a good one.
@@dr.7828 Thank you and always glad to help out 😁
And one more thing i forgot to ask. What Is your opinion on quality and durability od sym machines? I know Honda And Yamaha Are big names known for their quality products, Is sym on same level as them? I dont have much knowledge on sym And zero experience with it. All three machines Are for same Price in czech republic (nmax too few days ago)So can sym be compared to those two in terms of quality? Sorry for that messy text i type this on czech keyboard. :D
@@dr.7828 Ok, first thing, I used to have a 2019 Sym symphony ST 50cc and did 46.000km in 18 months with no problems, now I have a 2021 symphony st200 with 16.000km and again no problems. What I like about Sym is that they have the same quality as Honda but the all the parts and the services are half price at least here in Romania. So just as reliable but half price to maintain and service 🤷🏻♂️ for me it's a no brainer to just go for Sym.
👍👍👍👍👌👌
Hello ALEX could this SCOOTER go on trips like DONNIE ?
Of course it can, no problem.
@@RideWithAlex Another question please ALEX, what's the max speed can this scooter go comfortly on highways ?
In Austria sunt cu 3 mii .Se pot vopsi daca se zgarie ?
Sincer asta doar un vopsitor îți poate spune, carenele ca piese de schimb vin deja vopsite în culoarea scuterului atunci când le comanzi.
@@RideWithAlex pot sa va scriu personal aveti facebook sau messenger sau wassup .mi ar place sa aflu mai multe despre scooterul asta ce tocmai am cumparat va rog .Apropo engleza dv e superba .
@@iosifbortan8572 puteți sa îmi scrieți pe instagram, contul de instagram este în descrierea videoul ui.
My only remark is, my upper body is little bit wider and the mirrors feel tight ..
The mirrors are a bit tight I've noticed. I would suggest changing them for the jet14 mirrors
What is difference between ABS and CBS model?
Is it big deal if it is whithout ABS (just whith CBS)?
One year ago, every Jet x 14 had ABS. After that, there were model whith ABS and cheaper model whith CBS (200 € cheaper). Now there is just cheaper version whith CBS, whithout ABS.
Is that correct?
Thank you for answer. It is hard to find facts for SYM on internet. You are doing big job for them, trust me.
CBS - Combined Braking System - It means when you pull the rear brake it also engages 30% front brake
ABS - Anti-lock Braking System - front and rear brakes are independent and if you lock a wheel it will automatically release the brake for a split second so the wheel regains traction.
@@RideWithAlex
Now Jet x 14 just have CBS whithout ABS? Is that correct if the name of the model is Jet x CBS?
It is becouse the price?
Is it not having ABS big deal for this class of scooter?
@@stevolepetic7580 it's because of the microchip shortage, ABS is an electronic system and it needs a microprocessor to work, CBS is a mechanical system.
It's not really that big of a deal for a 125cc
@@RideWithAlex
I see. Like in whole auto industry.
Then I am going to buy SBC version.
I think SYM is great brand. The best value for money. I wanted to buy Simphony (like yours), but price gone up to much. Jet X has the same price like year before what is great. The only thing is now without ABS.
Care e cel mai comfortabil scuter pentru gropile din România? Acesta cam țopăie după cum se vede in filmări?
O motocicleta de adventure, nici un scuter de pe piața nu pot sa zic ca are o suspensie foarte buna pentru gropile din România
@@RideWithAlex ms
My Sym Jet x its noisy is that normal
Take it to the dealer because I can't say if it's excessively noisy without seeing it in person.
Good review.. but I think Jet x is not in Morocco
You will have to check with your local importer
@@RideWithAlex I found just jet 14
@@hassanelhayyany4744 I have a video of the jet 14 on my channel if you haven't seen it.
@@RideWithAlex yes I saw them, good work , we have jet 14 in our country, but jet x i didn't see it
Cat consuma?
2.5 - 3l / 100km. Depinde de stilul de mers
@@RideWithAlex mulțumesc
It's pitty that the storage space under the seat is so small due to a fuel tank. That seems to be the only (but serious) downside of this scooter.
Probably going to be fixed in the next generation.
@@RideWithAlex That would be great. What is a life cycle of SYM's models? Can we expect new one anytime soon?
@@Matezz usually 4-5 years the jet x should be due for an update in 2025-2026
Ωραιο εμφανιασακα αλλα 120 τελικη τι να το κανεις το μπρικι
If you want more speed you have too look at over 250cc scooters not 125
You believe i can Go a trip with this scooter more than 200 km far away continuously and with a second passenger on it??
Yea, you could, no problem.
@@RideWithAlex wow thanks..!
Honda ve yamaha en iyisi
why?
Çöp oyuncak gibi