Sym Symphony 125 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Symphony 125 vs Kymco Ak 550. Sym Symphony 125: 8.5–9.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated hp, 105–115 kg (curb weight) — estimated weight, top speed 95–100 km/h — estimated, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Symphony 125
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
8.5 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
105 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
8.5–9.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.5–10.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm — estimated
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95–100 km/h — estimated
170 km/h
Weight
105–115 kg (curb weight) — estimated
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 40–50 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Symphony 125
7.0/10
"Unglamorous but honest transport that won't let you down."
Pros
+Reliable Taiwanese build quality
+Fuel-efficient daily commuter
+Reasonable used pricing
Cons
−Zero excitement factor
−Belt service gets expensive
−Limited parts availability
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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