Sym Maxsym Tl 500 vs Sym Cruisym 600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Maxsym Tl 500 vs Sym Cruisym 600. 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. Sym Cruisym 600: ~55 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated hp, ~238 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated weight, top speed ~160 km/h — estimated, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Maxsym Tl 500
Sym Cruisym 600
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
55 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
238 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
45 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~55 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~55 Nm @ 6,000 rpm — estimated
Top Speed
155 km/h
~160 km/h — estimated
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
~238 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
~4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L) — estimated
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
Sym Cruisym 600
7.0/10
"Solid budget maxi-scooter if history checks out completely."
Pros
+Genuinely motorway-capable engine
+Excellent under-seat storage
+Smooth twin-cylinder character
Cons
−Parts availability can frustrate
−Forks vague when worn
−Brand resale value soft
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