Kymco Like 125 Italia

The Kymco Like 125 Italia E3 has been designed to impress, with its neo-retro design theme being perfect for all age groups and genders. The design looks smart and urban, and the retro theme makes it stand out from the crowd.

At the front, the Like 125 Italia E3 has got a slanting rounded headlamp with a chrome garnish around it. The headlamp has got a large visor above it, which adds to its visual appeal, whereas the silver finished levers on both sides look premium as well.

Coming down the apron design, the Like 125 Italia E3 has a long and elongated chrome garnish vertically on the center. The boomerang-shaped turn indicators on the outer side edges of the apron give it a unique touch. The inner portion of the apron has got a small glove box to store your small knick-knacks, with a 12V socket on it providing an added convenience while on the go.

The side profile of the Like 125 Italia E3 is dominated by a large and curvaceous side body panel below the seat. The seat itself has got a nice dual tone black and beige layout, with the beige theme well executed for the floorboard as well. The gunmetal theme for the 12-inch alloy wheels on both ends looks very nice and premium as well.

At the rear, the Like 125 Italia has got a minimalist tail lamp assembly and a very functional tubular grab rail, which goes well with its neo-retro theme. The instrument console might not pack much info on board, but has a classy layout, which makes the rider’s cockpit a pleasant place, along with the rounded chrome finished rear view mirrors.

The Kymco Like 125 Italia E3 has got one of the very best chassis setup in the 125cc scooter category. Build over a monocoque frame, the Like 125 Italia E3 has been equipped with telescopic forks at the front and a double swing suspension at the rear. The scooter rides on 12-inch wheels shod with meaty tyres at both the ends.

Surprisingly and pleasantly, the scooter is also equipped with disc brakes at both the ends, a feature rarely seen on a scooter of this segment. This excellent chassis setup translates into a fantastic balance of riding dynamics and supple ride quality, making the Like 125 Italia E3 a perfect tool for quick and comfortable city commutes.

The Kymco Like 125 Italia E3 sources its power from a four-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled, carbureted, 124.6cc engine. This engine is mated to a CVT transmission and belts out a maximum power output of 9.5PS and a peak torque output of 9.5Nm. Much like any other 125cc scooter, the Like 125 Italia pulls off nicely with a decent initial punch and continues with smooth power delivery.

The Kymco Like 125 Italia might miss out on sophisticated safety arms like ABS, however, the presence of disc brakes on both the ends is definitely a welcoming feature from Kymco motors. Given the fact that most of the scooters nowadays come with an anti-theft locking mechanism for the ignition keyhole, the absence of it here is quite felt badly.

With the Like 125 Italia, Kymco motors have tried an honest attempt in giving a subtle package. The neo-retro design, for starters, works effortlessly and impresses with its simplicity without going overboard. However, we would have definitely liked to see a few more convenience and safety features to enhance its value even more. The performance, as well as ride quality and handling of the Like 125 Italia, is massively impressive, thanks to a fantastic suspension and brake setup