Sym Joyride 200 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Joyride 200 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. 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 Tmax 560: 47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Joyride 200
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
14.5 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
16 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~14.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
~16 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
~155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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 Tmax 560
8.5/10
"The best scooter money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Genuinely motorcycle-like handling
+Bulletproof 562cc twin
+Huge underseat storage
Cons
−Expensive even used
−CVT belt often neglected
−Heavy at 218kg
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