KYMCO Like 125i / Like II 125 ABS — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
125cc Forced Air-Cooled Single SOHC 4-Valve Neo-Retro Scooter · Source: KYMCO Like 125i / Like II 125 ABS (2018–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the KYMCO Like 125i / Like II 125 ABS (2018–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2018–Present KYMCO Like 125i / Like II 125 ABS (chassis TE25AA/D2-A0) requires 0.8 L (0.85 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MB, API SJ/SL Synthetic 10W-40) engine oil for a drain-only change and 0.9 L (0.95 US qt) with filter service (15421-LDC8-E10 (Strainer Screen)). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 175 kPa / 1.75 bar / 25 PSI front (110/70-12 47M) and 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI rear (130/70-12 56M), paired with 1× NGK CR7E / LR7D spark plug(s) and a YTX7A-BS battery.
Drain only: 0.8 L (0.85 US qt)
R 200 kPa (2.00 bar)
Est. Range: ~260 km (162 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Centrifugal CVT Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 5W-50) · JASO MB · API SJ/SL Synthetic 10W-40 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 0.8 L (0.85 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 0.9 L (0.95 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 0.95 L (1.00 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15421-LDC8-E10 (Strainer Screen) |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 120 ml (0.12 L) — SAE 80W-90 / SAE 90 Hypoid Gear Oil (180–230 ml) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 110/70-12 47M · Rear: 130/70-12 56M (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 175 kPa / 1.75 bar / 25 PSI Rear: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 175 kPa / 1.75 bar / 25 PSI Rear: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR7E / LR7D × 1 (Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX7A-BS (12V 6.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Dry Centrifugal V-Belt CVT — Inspect/replace V-belt and rollers every 15,000–20,000 km |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 125 cc · 11.2 hp @ 8,500 rpm · 10.4 N·m (7.7 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 790 mm (31.1 in) · 128 kg (282 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 6.5 L (1.7 US gal) · ~40 km/L → ~260 km (162 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 300 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 3,000 km / 6,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 15,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Second-generation neo-retro Like II introducing a stiffer double-cradle frame, front fuel filler, 4-valve air-cooled engine, and Bosch dual-channel ABS.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Shares the 0.8 L air-cooled 4V G5-Eco sump requiring SAE 10W-40 JASO MB synthetic oil every 3,000 km and 120 ml of SAE 80W-90 gear oil.