Sym Maxsym 400 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Maxsym 400 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. 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. 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 Maxsym 400
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
29 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
34 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
34 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
140 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
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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