Sym Maxsym Tl 500 vs Peugeot Metropolis 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Maxsym Tl 500 vs Peugeot Metropolis 400. 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. Peugeot Metropolis 400: 34 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 275 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Maxsym Tl 500
Peugeot Metropolis 400
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
34 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
275 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
45 hp @ 7,500 rpm
34 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
275 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
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
Peugeot Metropolis 400
6.5/10
"Capable, practical three-wheeler undermined by ownership costs and dealer scarcity."
Pros
+Superb wet-weather stability
+Commanding, confidence-inspiring riding position
+Generous underseat storage
Cons
−Patchy parts and dealer network
−Front linkage wears prematurely
−Heavy, awkward low-speed manoeuvring
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