Sym Joyride 125 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Joyride 125 vs Kymco Ak 550. Sym Joyride 125: ~8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~115 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95–100 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by market variant), 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 Joyride 125
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
115 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95–100 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by market variant)
170 km/h
Weight
~115 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approx. 40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Joyride 125
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards patient buyers willing to search."
Pros
+Solid Taiwanese build quality
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−CVT maintenance often neglected
−Scarce used parts availability
−Underwhelming resale value
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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