Sym Maxsym 600 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Maxsym 600 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. 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. 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 600
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
51 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
46 hp @ 7,500 rpm (note: approximate figure based on available data)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
51 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: some sources suggest 160-175 km/h range)
175 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 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 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
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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