Whether you’re a city commuter, a weekend cruiser, or just starting your two-wheeled journey, a 125cc scooter might be the ideal ride for you. Compact yet practical, these scooters offer excellent fuel efficiency, easy handling, and just the right amount of power. 

In this blog, we’ve rounded up the top 10 125cc scooters that stand out for their performance, reliability, and overall value.

Kicking off our list for 2026 is the Keeway FACT X 125. This is a lightweight, comfortable scooter with great handling, perfect for getting around town and a great option for beginner riders too. Its air-cooled engine provides 10hp, and is capable of 100mpg. 

In terms of spec, it's not anything too crazy, but just enough for what you’d need it for. With disc brakes and conventional front forks paired with single shock rear suspension, it's a safe enough ride. 
The Fact X 125 isn’t short of good looks either, with its bold graphics and aggressive, street-inspired design that helps it stand out from the crowd. You can also get your hands on one for a bargain price of £1,999!

The Vespa Primavera 125 takes a spot in number nine with its timeless, stylish design. This one is renowned for its classic charm and reliability. We have had this in recently for testing and can say it is bikematters approved!

This single-cylinder, forced-air-cooled engine provides 11hp and 10.7nm of torque. It's a safe ride with single-channel ABS and single-sided front suspension with a rear monoshock absorber, comfortable enough for city commuting.

It has an LCD dash fitting its classic appearance, and also comes with the optional Vespa MIA connectivity feature, which allows you to connect your smartphone and use the handlebar buttons to make calls, access your playlists and use the voice command feature. 

The only somewhat annoying part is that it's a little more expensive than others in its class, coming in at £4,900. Although with its styling and features, I'm not too sure we can really complain!

The Lambretta V Special is a timeless choice for those of you who love retro styling. It’s powered by an air-cooled engine delivering reliable and efficient performance.

Its lightweight semi-monocoque frame allows easy engine access while helping keep overall weight down. The scooter is fitted with Bosch CBS disc brakes, 12-inch alloy wheels, telescopic front forks, and a single rear suspension unit to ensure a comfortable and controlled ride. With a 6.5-litre fuel tank, it offers an impressive range of up to 150 miles on a single tank.

The V Special 125 is competitively priced at £3,199, offering iconic retro styling and modern performance at an accessible entry point.

The Aprilia SR GT is next in line, and this one is another Bikematters-approved option. With a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, it features an optimised exhaust, oxygen sensor, and calibrated ECU to deliver 14.7hp. It also comes with start & stop to help reduce fuel consumption in traffic, ideal if you’re a daily commuter. 

The SR GT features long travel suspension and wave disc brakes for a sturdy and safe ride. Another great optional feature is the Aprilia MIA connectivity; if you choose this version, you can pair up your phone, managing it via the handlebar buttons, making your ride even more manageable and enjoyable.

This sleek, sporty styled scoot sits at the price of £3,190, which I personally think for its performance, is a great choice. 

The Royal Alloy GP 125 MT is a stylish retro-styled scooter with a classic 1950s-era design and modern engineering. It's not short of good looks with chrome accents and colour-matched details, and it has a TFT dash, adding some nice modern touches. 

With a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, it delivers 13.6hp and 12nm of torque paired with an automatic transmission, making it easy to ride, with traction control, disc brakes with ABS, and 12-inch wheels give confident stopping power. 

Overall, it’s appreciated for its nostalgic look and distinctive character, offering a fun alternative in the small-capacity scooter segment for £3,599.

Powered by Suzuki’s eco performance, the address 125 has an air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, it delivers 8.3hp and 10.2nm of torque, and helps achieve an impressive 148 mpg. 

The extremely lightweight 106kg chassis and nimble handling are matched by practical features like a 5.3L fuel tank, expanded 24.4L under seat storage, USB charging port, and LED lights, while safety comes from a combined braking system with a front disc and rear drum setup. 

For 2026, the Address 125 comes in three colour options and has an OTR of £2,599. 

Next in line is the SYM Jet 14, which is a compact, lightweight scooter that makes for a comfortable and practical commuter. It’s powered by an air-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing around 10.2hp, delivering smooth and easy performance for everyday riding.

The Jet 14 features a 7.5-litre fuel tank, capable of up to 100mpg, along with under-seat storage that can accommodate a full-face helmet, keeping things economical and convenient. 

Running a front disc and rear drum brake setup with adjustable rear suspension, the spec is fairly simple, but it makes up for it with ride comfort and value.

Sitting at £2,299, it’s a solid little scooter for the price.

Now into our top three and in third place is the Lexmoto OCR 125. This is a city commuter that definitely won't break the bank, so if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, this could be up there!

The OCR has an air-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 8.7hp. It has a lightweight chassis for easy handling, making weaving through traffic easier. It doesn’t have the biggest underseat storage, but there is still room for some belongings for the journey, and it has a lugga3,73ge rack for extra room.

It hasn’t got the best tech and spec you’ve ever seen, but for £1,699 it’s hard to complain, and is also still a great-looking option, with a sort of sporty styling coming in two colour options of red and blue.

Another solid contender for 2026 is the Yamaha NMAX 125, taking second place. This is a scooter that’s been a favourite in the 125 class for a good while now, and one we have tested out before as well! The NMAX is a sleek and modern-looking scooter with a premium touch to it.

It’s powered by a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with Yamaha’s VVA tech, pushing out around 12.2hp and 11.2nm of torque, which makes it feel powerful around town while still being smooth and easy to ride. It’s Blue core tech means minimal fuel consumption and reduced emissions.

ABS comes as standard along with traction control, giving you that extra bit of confidence in all conditions. You also get a smart dash with smartphone connectivity, LED lighting all round, and a comfortable riding position that works well for daily commuting.

With a 7.1L fuel tank, it’s capable of seriously impressive fuel economy, regularly seeing well over 128mpg, and the under-seat storage fits a helmet depending on its size so anything too big might be a bit of a squeeze.

The price sits at the £3,700 mark, making the NMAX 125 another great-value, well-rounded scooter.

Stealing our top spot for 2026 is the Honda PCX. This is one we have had in for review recently, and is bikematters approved! The PCX is powered by a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, which gets you 12.3hp with 11.7nm of torque.

With an updated rear disc brake, rear sub tank suspension, and a 5-inch TFT dash with smartphone connectivity, it's a much more enjoyable ride. It also has selectable torque control, making each ride confident.

It has an 8.1L fuel tank, and also offers great fuel economy for up to 134mpg and 30.4L under-seat storage with just about fits a full-faced helmet.

You can get your hands on one of these for £3,799, a reasonable price for a quality scooter. 

So there you have it, ten of our top scooters for 2026...has one of them taken your fancy? If so, or if you are in need of insurance for your scooter, make sure to get a Scooter & Moped insurance quote with Lexham!