Sym Joymax Z 300 vs Kymco Xciting 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Joymax Z 300 vs Kymco Xciting 300. 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 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.
Performance at a Glance
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Sym Joymax Z 300
Kymco Xciting 300
Horsepower (hp)
24.5 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
26.5 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
183 kg
178 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
24.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
26.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
135 km/h
135 km/h (estimated)
Weight
183 kg (wet/curb weight)
178 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated)
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated, 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 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
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