Sym Maxsym 600 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Maxsym 600 vs Kymco Ak 550. Sym Maxsym 600: 46 hp @ 7,500 rpm (note: approximate figure based on available data) hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: some sources suggest 160-175 km/h range), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kymco Ak 550: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Maxsym 600
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
51 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
46 hp @ 7,500 rpm (note: approximate figure based on available data)
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
51 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: some sources suggest 160-175 km/h range)
170 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Maxsym 600
7.5/10
"Bargain big-scooter that rewards buyers who service properly."
Pros
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Twin-cylinder pulls strongly
+Massive practical storage
Cons
−Wooden front brake feel
−CVT needs strict servicing
−Parts availability can frustrate
Kymco Ak 550
7.5/10
"Serious scooter that deserves more respect than it gets."
Pros
+Strong parallel-twin performance
+Premium suspension setup
+Excellent value used
Cons
−Thin dealer/parts network
−Resale value drops sharply
−TFT display reliability concerns
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