Sym Joyride 200 vs Peugeot Citystar 200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Joyride 200 vs Peugeot Citystar 200. Sym Joyride 200: ~14.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Peugeot Citystar 200: 16 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated hp, 155 kg (curb weight) — estimated weight, top speed 125 km/h — estimated, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Joyride 200
Peugeot Citystar 200
Horsepower (hp)
14.5 hp
16 hp
Torque (Nm)
16 Nm
16 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
155 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~14.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
16 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated
Torque
~16 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
16 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — estimated
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated)
125 km/h — estimated
Weight
~155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated)
155 kg (curb weight) — estimated
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L) — estimated
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Joyride 200
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse if you inspect the drivetrain carefully first."
Pros
+Solid Taiwanese build quality
+Exceptional fuel economy
+Generous underseat storage
Cons
−Variators frequently neglected by owners
−Highway speed feels strained
−Parts sourcing still tricky locally
Peugeot Citystar 200
6.5/10
"Decent urban scooter if you buy carefully and budget for parts."
Pros
+Solid European build quality
+Excellent under-seat storage
+Composed, comfortable ride
Cons
−Parts availability is painful
−Dashboard electrics can fail
−Misleading displacement badging
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