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All Bikes/Compare/Sym Maxsym 600 vs Kymco Xciting 500

Sym Maxsym 600 vs Kymco Xciting 500

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Sym Maxsym 600 vs Kymco Xciting 500. 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 Xciting 500: 35 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 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 Xciting 500
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
51 Nm
41 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
218 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
46 hp @ 7,500 rpm (note: approximate figure based on available data)
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
51 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
41 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: some sources suggest 160-175 km/h range)
155 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
218 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 typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Sym Maxsym 600
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 Xciting 500
Kymco Xciting 500
7.5/10

"Underrated maxi-scooter that rewards buyers who do homework."

Pros
+Strong parallel-twin engine
+Excellent underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
CVT sensitive to neglect
Parts sourcing still patchy
Mediocre suspension adjustment options

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PUIG Touring Windscreen SYM MaxSym 600
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