Kymco Like 200i vs Sym Joyride 200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Like 200i vs Sym Joyride 200. Kymco Like 200i: 11.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 105 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Sym Joyride 200: ~14.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Like 200i
Sym Joyride 200
Horsepower (hp)
11.5 hp
14.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.2 Nm
16 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
121 kg
155 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~14.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~16 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
105 km/h
~120 km/h (estimated)
Weight
121 kg (wet/curb weight)
~155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Like 200i
6.5/10
"Cheap urban runabout that earns its keep, nothing more."
Pros
+Reliable fuel injection system
+Genuine retro visual appeal
+Cheap purchase price used
Cons
−Rear drum brake underwhelms
−Sparse dealer parts network
−Resale value collapses fast
Sym Joyride 200
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse if you inspect the drivetrain carefully first."
Pros
+Solid Taiwanese build quality
+Exceptional fuel economy
+Generous underseat storage
Cons
−Variators frequently neglected by owners
−Highway speed feels strained
−Parts sourcing still tricky locally
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