Sym Maxsym 400 vs Peugeot Metropolis 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Maxsym 400 vs Peugeot Metropolis 400. Sym Maxsym 400: 29 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 140 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Peugeot Metropolis 400: 34 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 275 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Maxsym 400
Peugeot Metropolis 400
Horsepower (hp)
29 hp
34 hp
Torque (Nm)
34 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
275 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
34 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
34 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
140 km/h (estimated)
155 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
275 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (estimated 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
Peugeot Metropolis 400
6.5/10
"Capable, practical three-wheeler undermined by ownership costs and dealer scarcity."
Pros
+Superb wet-weather stability
+Commanding, confidence-inspiring riding position
+Generous underseat storage
Cons
−Patchy parts and dealer network
−Front linkage wears prematurely
−Heavy, awkward low-speed manoeuvring
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