Kymco Micare 125 Is a 124cc City Scooter With Combined Brakes

Kymco's Micare 125 is a plain, practical city scooter: a 124cc air-cooled single, combined braking, 14-inch wheels and a seat height of about 29.9 inches (760 mm).

Kymco introduced it at EICMA in November 2025, and EICMA published the announcement on Nov. 5, 2025. Kymco UK lists the Micare 125. The EICMA announcement gave no U.S. launch or price.

Key points:

• Engine: 124cc air-cooled four-stroke single, Euro 5+ compliant.
• Output: 8.8 hp and 9.8 Nm (about 7.2 lb-ft), per Kymco.
• Brakes: discs with a combined braking system (CBS). The announcement does not list ABS.
• Size: 760 mm (29.9 in) seat, 108 kg (about 238 lb) listed weight, 4.9-liter (1.3-gallon) tank.
• Kit: full LED headlight, LCD instruments, USB port under the seat, center and side stands, rear rack.

A 125 Built Around Running Costs

Kymco pitches the Micare at riders who care about practicality, low fuel consumption and an affordable price. The specification follows that brief.

The engine is a simple air-cooled single making 8.8 hp and 9.8 Nm. Kymco quotes a top speed of 90 km/h (about 56 mph) and fuel economy of 50 km per liter, which works out to roughly 118 mpg in U.S. gallons. With the 4.9-liter tank, Kymco calls the theoretical range almost 250 km (about 155 miles).

Those are the maker's figures. Real economy and range depend on rider weight, traffic, speed and how much you idle, so expect them to vary. The quoted 56 mph top speed helps explain Kymco’s emphasis on city riding.

CBS Is Not ABS

The Micare uses disc brakes with CBS, a combined braking system.

With CBS, applying the rear brake lever also applies some front braking force, so a rider using that lever can apply braking force at both wheels. It does not prevent a wheel from locking under hard braking. That's the job of ABS (anti-lock braking), which the Micare announcement doesn't list.

The difference matters when comparing scooters. A 125 with ABS and a 125 with CBS are not equivalent on wet roads or in a panic stop, so check which one a given model has.

Chassis and Practical Details

The frame is steel, with a 26 mm telescopic fork up front and an adjustable rear shock. The 14-inch wheels are a common size for city scooters, a step up from the 10- and 12-inch wheels on many smaller models.

Kymco lists the bike at 108 kg and doesn't say whether that is a dry or wet figure. At 760 mm, the seat is on the low side for a scooter with 14-inch wheels; whether you can flat-foot it depends on your inseam and the seat's width, so sit on one before deciding.

The equipment list covers what a commuter actually uses:

• Full LED headlight and an LCD instrument panel.
• An underseat compartment that holds an open-face (jet) helmet and includes a USB port.
• Center and side stands, plus a luggage rack.

Colors are Matte Black and Brown Gold.

What It Means for U.S. Riders

Kymco sells scooters in the U.S., so a new commuter 125 is worth knowing about. But nothing in the announcement says the Micare is coming here, at what price or when.

If it does arrive, check your state's licensing rules before you buy. Check how your state classifies a 124cc scooter and which license or endorsement that classification requires.

Insurance works the same way as for any motorcycle: the premium depends on you, where you ride and park, and the coverage you choose, so get a quote on the actual model before you commit.