Sym Maxsym 600 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Maxsym 600 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. 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. 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 600
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
51 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
46 hp @ 7,500 rpm (note: approximate figure based on available data)
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
51 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 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)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 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 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
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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