Sym Maxsym Tl 500 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Maxsym Tl 500 vs Kymco Ak 550. Sym Maxsym Tl 500: 45 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Tl 500
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
45 hp @ 7,500 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Maxsym Tl 500
7.8/10
"Underrated, overachieving maxi-scooter that smart buyers quietly snap up."
Pros
+Strong parallel twin engine
+Genuinely low running costs
+Surprisingly sorted suspension
Cons
−Brand stigma hurts resale
−Early fueling issues exist
−CVT belt often neglected
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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