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7.5/10 Scooter

Sym Maxsym 600 Review

"Bargain big-scooter that rewards buyers who service properly."

Commuters wanting TMAX performance, TMAX money saves $3,500-$5,500 used 2012-2018
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Key Specs

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Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: some sources suggest 160-175 km/h range)
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Power
46 hp
@ 7,500 rpm (note: approximate figure based on available data)
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Torque
51 Nm
@ 6,000 rpm
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Fuel Economy
22.2 km/L
52 mpg ยท 4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
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Service Every
5,000 km
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Weight
228 kg
(wet/curb weight)
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Engine
565cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin
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Seat Height
800 mm
cog
Transmission
CVT automatic
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Engine Lifespan
100,000+ km with proper maintenance
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Used Buyer Review

The SYM Maxsym 600 is one of those bikes that makes complete sense on paper and mostly delivers in practice. It's a proper big-bore scooter that competes directly with the Honda Integra and Yamaha TMAX, but at a fraction of the used price. The parallel-twin pulls cleanly from low revs, the CVT is smooth and predictable, and highway cruising at 70mph feels genuinely relaxed rather than strained. Storage is genuinely useful โ€” you'll fit two full-face helmets under that seat without drama. Buy used and the value proposition gets even stronger, but do your homework. Check the CVT belt and rollers religiously โ€” owners who skipped service intervals at 12,000 miles paid for it. Front brake feel can be wooden on older examples, so budget for fresh fluid and potentially new pads. Taiwanese build quality is solid but not Honda-tight; inspect bodywork panels and electrical connectors carefully on anything over 20,000 miles. For the money, it's genuinely hard to argue against. Just buy one with full service history.

Pros

+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Twin-cylinder pulls strongly
+Massive practical storage
+Undervalued used market pricing
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics

Cons

-Wooden front brake feel
-CVT needs strict servicing
-Parts availability can frustrate
-Brand resale value poor
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Avoid if

You need dealer support around every corner

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