Sym Citycom 600 vs Bmw C 650 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Citycom 600 vs Bmw C 650 Gt. Sym Citycom 600: ~49 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Bmw C 650 Gt: 60 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Citycom 600
Bmw C 650 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
49 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
53 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~49 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
60 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
62 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
~247 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Citycom 600
7.0/10
"A sensible, underappreciated urban workhorse let down by parts availability."
Pros
+Effortless twin-cylinder torque delivery
+Massive underseat storage capacity
+Stable, planted motorway cruising
Cons
−Parts sourcing genuinely difficult
−Fuel gauge sender fails early
−Resale value stays poor
Bmw C 650 Gt
7.5/10
"The sensible scooter that secretly embarrasses proper motorcycles on commutes."
Pros
+Genuinely capable motorway cruiser
+Excellent storage capacity
+Smooth, refined engine character
Cons
−CVT belt replacement costs hurt
−Heavy at low speeds
−Electrical issues on older bikes
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