Sym Joymax Z 300 vs Kymco Downtown 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Joymax Z 300 vs Kymco Downtown 350. 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. Kymco Downtown 350: 28 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market and configuration), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Sym Joymax Z 300
Kymco Downtown 350
Horsepower (hp)
24.5 hp
28 hp
Torque (Nm)
26.5 Nm
29 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
183 kg
208 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
24.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
28 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
26.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
29 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
135 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market and configuration)
Weight
183 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approximately 24–29 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Kymco Downtown 350
7.0/10
"Solid urban workhorse that knows its limits and respects yours."
Pros
+Reliable, low-maintenance engine
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Generous underseat storage
Cons
−Struggles above 70mph
−Uninspiring plastic quality
−Limited dealer network support
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