sym evo 200

[horobags]

just browsing the net, Ive come across a sym joyride evo 200 nearly new at a very reasonable price, I know sym are quite decent machines these days but has anyone had an expierience with the evo 200???

[Drago]

I haven't owned a Joyride but all I know is...

It's really a 171cc and produces around 16HP. So not much more than a decent 125. Though it
has more torque and so it should do 70/75mph and have better acceleration than a 125.

They first came with a carburettor, newer ones are injected (presume the one your looking at is)?

Should do over 85mpg, most reviews of carbed ones average this, the injected should do over 90mpg...

Lot's of storage underseat plus two carry hooks and a flat floor... should be very practical.

Weight 155kg dry, so around 165kg wet, quite light compared to 250cc Maxi's, even lighter than many
125 maxi's. Help with acceleration and when pushing it around.

Personally i'd get one - as long as a decent SYM dealer is nearby and you accept that it's only a 171cc.

[ridinhigh]

SYM make a 180 cc joyride i have ridden it a few times belongs to a friend,now i think that one is the 171,
cc it goes very well for a 180 good on fuel and a nice turn of speed,,yes i would buy it were i in the market

[anonstarter]

I can vouch for the brand - well designed, well made and remarkable value - especially second hand. I also think 16" wheels on a scoot are great for naff roads too!

171cc is kinda new rider territory - no whoopees to be had - except at the petrol pump!

Here's an advert for it:

@1:51 "The HD 200 Evo can help save the environment, while saving your wallet..."

Who could ask for more!

[phantom309]

i can say that sym is a good brand..on my second one..but think you would notice big performance differance from your sh300..and they look the same ? so why the change ?

[Drago]

You guys know he's asking about the Joyride evo 200 and not the HD 200 evo (both have the same 171cc engine)!

The Joyride's more Maxi like whilst the HD is the big wheeled one!

[anonstarter]

You guys know he's asking about the Joyride evo 200 and not the HD 200 evo (both have the same 171cc engine)!

The Joyride's more Maxi like whilst the HD is the big wheeled one!

Ooops!

[ollie]

Hi,
I bought a sym 200i joyride evo in November of this year it only had 120 miles on the clock and I have added a further 200 miles or so on it including the ride back from Nightingales in Rugby (where I bought it) to the south coast. I have had two joyrides pror to this a 180 and a 200 designated model both of which I owned for over two years. I am a fan of small capacity engines but being 6ft 5 ins tall I find most scoots in this category are cramped but the joyride having a flat floor offers plenty of legroom.
There have been quite a few changes to the new model fuel injection, windscreen, instrument panel, front fairing with new style headlights etc and side panel detail all I have found to be an improvement. The engine I understand is still the same unit as used in previous model (it looks identical) hp is up slightly so this compensates for the extra weight gained, whilst the engine is still tight it would appear to be similar to my previous scoots ie, brisk performance up to 55 - 60 and then a more leisurely climb up to just over 70 mph, obviously I have not taken the new bike to the max. I drove it back fairly briskly from Rugby and it averaged 82mpg according to my calculations.
The suspension setup appears the same as the previous model and certainly I have not any difference in the ride, the rear can be quite sensitive to road surfaces and can give a harsh ride the units are adjustable that said I have always found the ride to be predictable. The brakes are none abs but I have found them to be positive and predictable. The tyres are maxxis I know a lot of people don't like them but I have no problems with them even in the wet but the rear does appear to wear quickly but that could be down to the way I drive.
The seat looks the same but in my opinion is softer and not so supportive on a long ride as the previous model, although seat storage has improved as I can now fit my full face helmet into the recess. At present I am suffering with a noisy dash fan not an uncommon problem apparently and will be sorted under warranty on next service. The bike new comes with a transferrable 3 year warranty. If you want to fit a rear rack (givi) it appears you loose the rear backrest.
Hope this helps, if you require any further info let me know.

[horobags]

thanks for the replys and advice all.

[Drago]

thanks for the replys and advice all.

So, are you going to get it?