Sym Symphony 150 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Symphony 150 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Sym Symphony 150: ~10.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~115 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Suzuki Burgman 650: 56 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sym Symphony 150
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
10.5 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
115 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~10.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~11.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
~115 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (estimated typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Sym Symphony 150
7.0/10
"A dependable urban workhorse that rewards sensible buyers over thrill-seekers."
Pros
+Reliable Taiwanese build quality
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Smooth, predictable CVT transmission
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Parts scarce outside dealer network
−Zero excitement above 60mph
Suzuki Burgman 650
8.0/10
"The maxi-scooter that serious riders actually respect."
Pros
+Effortless automatic transmission
+Massive underfloor storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy, punishing to drop
−CVT belt replacement costly
−Aging windscreen mechanisms fail
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