Sym Cruisym 600 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Cruisym 600 vs Kymco Ak 550. Sym Cruisym 600: ~55 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated hp, ~238 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated weight, top speed ~160 km/h — estimated, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kymco Ak 550: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Cruisym 600
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
238 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~55 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~55 Nm @ 6,000 rpm — estimated
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h — estimated
170 km/h
Weight
~238 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L) — estimated
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Cruisym 600
7.0/10
"Solid budget maxi-scooter if history checks out completely."
Pros
+Genuinely motorway-capable engine
+Excellent under-seat storage
+Smooth twin-cylinder character
Cons
−Parts availability can frustrate
−Forks vague when worn
−Brand resale value soft
Kymco Ak 550
7.5/10
"Serious scooter that deserves more respect than it gets."
Pros
+Strong parallel-twin performance
+Premium suspension setup
+Excellent value used
Cons
−Thin dealer/parts network
−Resale value drops sharply
−TFT display reliability concerns
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