Sym Maxsym 400 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Maxsym 400 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. 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. Suzuki Burgman 650: 56 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Maxsym 400
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
29 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
34 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
34 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
140 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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
Suzuki Burgman 650
8.0/10
"The maxi-scooter that serious riders actually respect."
Pros
+Effortless automatic transmission
+Massive underfloor storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy, punishing to drop
−CVT belt replacement costly
−Aging windscreen mechanisms fail
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