Kymco People Gti 300 vs Sym Joymax Z 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco People Gti 300 vs Sym Joymax Z 300. Kymco People Gti 300: 24 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.8/10. Sym Joymax Z 300: 24.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 183 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco People Gti 300
Sym Joymax Z 300
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
24.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
26 Nm
26.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
183 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
24 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
24.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
26 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
26.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h (estimated)
135 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
183 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco People Gti 300
6.8/10
"Solid urban commuter if you buy carefully and budget for maintenance."
Pros
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Reliable liquid-cooled engine
+Generous underseat storage
Cons
−Fork seals fail early
−Soft suspension above 180lbs
−Weak wind protection highway speeds
Sym Joymax Z 300
7.5/10
"Honest urban workhorse that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Cavernous genuinely useful storage
+Smooth progressive braking setup
Cons
−Variator belt often neglected
−Parts sourcing outside cities
−Windscreen adjuster wears quickly
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