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All Bikes/Compare/Kymco Xciting 300 vs Sym Gts 300

Kymco Xciting 300 vs Sym Gts 300

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kymco Xciting 300 vs Sym Gts 300. Kymco Xciting 300: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 178 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Sym Gts 300: 24 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kymco Xciting 300 Sym Gts 300
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
178 kg
185 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
24 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
24 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
26 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
135 km/h (estimated)
135 km/h (estimated)
Weight
178 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated)
185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated, real-world average
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Kymco Xciting 300
Kymco Xciting 300
6.5/10

"Solid urban workhorse if you respect its limitations."

Pros
+Reliable CVT transmission
+Excellent underseat storage
+Low running costs
Cons
Soft suspension limits confidence
Front brake underwhelms at speed
Patchy parts availability
Sym Gts 300
Sym Gts 300
7.5/10

"A dependable, underrated commuter that rewards sensible used buyers."

Pros
+Reliable, proven 278cc engine
+Comfortable motorway cruising ability
+Better build than budget rivals
Cons
Parts sourcing can be difficult
Firm suspension on rough roads
Plasticky interior trim quality

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Air Filter
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