Sym Maxsym Tl 500 vs Suzuki Burgman 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Maxsym Tl 500 vs Suzuki Burgman 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. Suzuki Burgman 400: 31 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 222 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Maxsym Tl 500
Suzuki Burgman 400
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
31 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
222 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
45 hp @ 7,500 rpm
31 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
222 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L 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
Suzuki Burgman 400
7.8/10
"The sensible scooter that actually delivers on every promise."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Massive underseat storage capacity
+Confident highway stability
Cons
−CVT belt needs regular attention
−Front brakes underwhelm hard stops
−Plastics scratch and crack easily
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