Sym Joyride 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Joyride 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. 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. Suzuki Burgman 650: 56 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Joyride 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
115 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~8.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~9.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
95–100 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by market variant)
175 km/h
Weight
~115 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approx. 40–50 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
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
Suzuki Burgman 650
8.0/10
"The maxi-scooter that serious riders actually respect."
Pros
+Effortless automatic transmission
+Massive underfloor storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy, punishing to drop
−CVT belt replacement costly
−Aging windscreen mechanisms fail
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