Sym Wolf 250cc
SYM WOLF (2011 - on) Review
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At a glance
| Owners' reliability rating: | 4.1 out of 5 (4.1/5) |
|---|---|
| Annual servicing cost: | £50 |
| Power: | 11 bhp |
| Seat height: | Low (27.6 in / 700 mm) |
| Weight: | Low (342 lbs / 155 kg) |
Prices
Overall rating
Next up: Ride & brakes
2 out of 5 (2/5)
The Sym Wolf SB125Ni is a fuel-injected learner-friendly motorcycle from the Taiwanese giant. Sym pumps out around half a million two wheelers (albeit mostly scooters) a year, and this is one of their first steps into the UK motorcycle market. But… despite its great looks, the £2999 price tag puts it way above more attractive budget options, while the quality of the ride and engine simply isn't good enough to challenge the 125 Dukes and YZF-R125s of this world.
Ride quality & brakes
Next up: Engine
2 out of 5 (2/5)
Not confidence inspiring. It feels poorly balanced and is consequently awkward to manoeuvre at low speeds. Most cheaper bikes get away with adequate or ill thought out design by being so light it really doesn't matter. At 155kg dry the Wolf just can't get away with it. The brakes are very basic twin piston callipers at the front with a drum at the rear, giving adequate stopping performance but nothing more. The gear change is sloppy, imprecise and ill-positioned. Deeply irritating.
Engine
Next up: Reliability
2 out of 5 (2/5)
Not exciting. Vibration picks up as the old-school, air-cooled four-stroke single begins to approach 70mph. You'll want to back off soon after. Keeping it pinned and moving along at 62mph is the norm. Acceleration is slow and breathless. The only redeeming feature is the fuel injection, which makes starting it and keeping it running as simple as pushing a button. Essentially the performance is feeble. Even for a 125.
Reliability & build quality
Next up: Value
3 out of 5 (3/5)
General quality is adequate while failing to match major European or Japanese rivals. Sym haven't so far shared any details of warranty cover, and it remains to be seen how the Wolf will handle winter conditions and the drops and scrapes learners will subject it to.
Value vs rivals
Next up: Equipment
3 out of 5 (3/5)
Yes, you get a lot of equipment for the money. You get almost as much as on KTM's 125 Duke and for over £500 less. But, if you do buy the Wolf, you'll wish you splashed out just a little bit extra for a Honda CBR125R or the like. In short, the equipment's a bargain, the quality of the ride isn't.
Equipment
5 out of 5 (5/5)
By far the Wolf's biggest selling point. A very tidy LCD dash – complete with sexy blue backlighting – shows off a slick digital speedo, a trip meter, fuel gauge and the current time. It has LED lights and neat styling touches like the CB1000R-styled alloy wheels. The screen is good looking and colour coded and the grab rail is extremely good. The ease of the fuel injection is a great bonus too. Only downside is a slightly rattly pillion seat that doesn't clip in with much confidence.
Specs | |
| Engine size | 125cc |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Air-cooled, 124.5cc fuel-injected, single cylinder four-stroke |
| Frame type | Tubular steel cradle |
| Fuel capacity | 13 litres |
| Seat height | 700mm |
| Bike weight | 155kg |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | - |
| Front brake | Disc brake with 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum |
| Front tyre size | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear tyre size | 130/70 - 17 |
Mpg, costs & insurance | |
| Average fuel consumption | 75 mpg |
|---|---|
| Annual road tax | £21 |
| Annual service cost | £50 |
| New price | £2,999 |
| Used price | £2,000 |
| Insurance group | - How much to insure? |
| Warranty term | One year unlimited mileage |
Top speed & performance | |
| Max power | 11 bhp |
|---|---|
| Max torque | 8 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 70 mph |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | - |
| Tank range | 262 miles |
Model history & versions
Model history
2011: Sym Wolf SB125Ni launched
Other versions
2011: Wolf SB125N (£TBA) – lower spec. carburated version not currently available in the UK.
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Owners' reviews for the SYM WOLF (2011 - on)
7 owners have reviewed their SYM WOLF (2011 - on) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
Review your SYM WOLF (2011 - on)
Summary of owners' reviews | |
| Overall rating: | 4.1 out of 5 (4.1/5) |
|---|---|
| Ride quality & brakes: | 3.7 out of 5 (3.7/5) |
| Engine: | 3.9 out of 5 (3.9/5) |
| Reliability & build quality: | 4.1 out of 5 (4.1/5) |
| Value vs rivals: | 4.3 out of 5 (4.3/5) |
| Equipment: | 4.4 out of 5 (4.4/5) |
| Annual servicing cost: | £50 |
5 out of 5
10 September 2020
Year: 2018
Ride quality & brakes 1 out of 5
Engine 3 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5
Value vs rivals 4 out of 5
Equipment 3 out of 5
3 out of 5 Stujohnp@gmail.com
29 February 2020 by Stuart Pickett
Year: 2016
Nice to look at in yellow
Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 3 out of 5
Poor electrics.
Value vs rivals 5 out of 5
Equipment 5 out of 5
Buying experience: Brought from a dealer
5 out of 5 my bike
20 July 2016 by spenny
Year: 2013
sporty
Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5
Value vs rivals 5 out of 5
Equipment 5 out of 5
Buying experience: private 850 paid 800
5 out of 5 Sym Citycom
13 December 2015 by Thomas
Version: Citycom
Year: 2011
Annual servicing cost: £50
this is a very economical bike to maintain and running costs are cheap - excellent fuel consumption and easy on tyres - comfortable seat for long distance - no adverse features as such
Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5
Decent ride - no abs so only four out of five
Engine 4 out of 5
Smooth power delivery however a few more BHP would be nice
Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5
Good quality and fully reliable - ten thousand miles with no issues
Value vs rivals 5 out of 5
Over 80 miles per gallon
Equipment 4 out of 5
Good lighting and electrics - has a 12V charger in glovebox - optional topbox available
Buying experience: Bought privately
2 out of 5 Awful!!
24 October 2013 by fiudsc
Very unreliable bike for sure. Less than 6 months of owning this bike, it had a fuel injector issue. Kept cutting out at junctions, wouldn't above 30mph and I spent a fortune on this bike. Got the fuel injected issue fixed, but again 6 months, same problem!! Waste of money for sure!! Whatever you do don't buy this piece of sh**, I'm telling you!!!!!
Ride quality & brakes 3 out of 5
Engine 1 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 1 out of 5
Value vs rivals 2 out of 5
Equipment 5 out of 5
5 out of 5 Wicked Bike!
07 May 2012 by SteliosAl
Ok I am the owner of a wolf 250cc and all I have to say is that this review is utterly invalid!the bike is a complete success, sym engines are very reliable, handles like a charm, gear change is really smooth and precise!as for the looks it beats the hondas and yamahas and kawasakis!at least thats the comments i receive! :) MCN should reconsider before posting this review!
Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5
Value vs rivals 5 out of 5
Equipment 5 out of 5
4 out of 5 Better than a CBF125
09 September 2011 by
OK. Yet another innaccurate and unfair road test by MCN. The tester states that it has a "drum brake at the rear". Erm... no it's a disc actually (look at the photo's). There's nothing wrong with the gearchange either; it's neither sloppy nor imprecise. I have never missed a gear or had any problems whatsoever with the gearchange, and to say it is "badly positioned" is frankly ridiculous. It's easily adjustable just like most other bikes, so what's the problem? "General quality is adequate" Are you serious? I'm beginning to think this guy hasn't even seen the bike, never mind ridden it. The build quality on SYMs is easily on a par with the Japanese brands and knocks spots off Honda's cheap and nasty CBF125.What is meant by "Sym haven't so far shared any details of warranty cover"? If you go to the SYM UK website, it clearly states that models 125cc and over come with a 3 year warranty. Talk about lazy journalism! If you're thinking of buying a Wolf 125, ingore this "road test" and go to your local SYM dealer and see for yourself.
Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5
Engine 4 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5
Value vs rivals 4 out of 5
Equipment 4 out of 5
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