Sym Joyride 200 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Joyride 200 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. 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. Yamaha Nmax 155: 15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Joyride 200
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
14.5 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
16 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~14.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~16 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated)
125 km/h
Weight
~155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 km/L (typical real-world average)
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
Yamaha Nmax 155
7.8/10
"A smart, reliable urban weapon if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Blue Core engine
+Excellent underseat storage
+Composed, planted handling
Cons
−Front forks leak when neglected
−Plastics scratch embarrassingly easily
−Pillion comfort is mediocre
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