Sym Maxsym 400 vs Kymco Xciting S 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Maxsym 400
Kymco Xciting S 400
Horsepower (hp)
29 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
34 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
215 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
34 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
140 km/h (estimated)
145 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approx. 24–29 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Maxsym 400
7.2/10
"Unglamorous, reliable urban tool that makes total financial sense."
Pros
+Bulletproof basic mechanicals
+Excellent underseat storage capacity
+Cheap purchase and running costs
Cons
−Belt replacement eye-wateringly expensive
−Zero kerb appeal whatsoever
−Suspension soft for heavier riders
Kymco Xciting S 400
7.8/10
"Brilliant value maxi-scooter if parts support doesn't scare you."
Pros
+Punchy, refined twin-cylinder engine
+Premium TFT dash standard
+Excellent value versus rivals
Cons
−Thin dealer/parts network
−Windscreen buffeting at speed
−Shallow underseat storage