SYM Maxsym 508TL

[Filonian]

The Loftybiker has just done a roadtest of a 2022 SYM Maxsym, the video is on his Youtube channel.

Seems a fair appraisal, as always, by him. Worth viewing if you're thinking of a SYM maxi.
Mentions that they too have had a price cut like Kymco.

[MrGrumpy]

Man, that exhaust is humungous!!!! And the front is hideous! Otherwise, it could be a Tmax - even sounds like one!

[StephenC]

I like it but yes, the exhaust does look to be a whopper.

[2wheelover51]

I thought the Maxsym 500s where singles? It certainly sounds like a single.

[MrGrumpy]

AFAIK the older Maxsym 400/600 are/were singles, but this TL508 model is a twin...after all, it copies the Tmax in most respects! How confusing is it to call both this and the other models Maxsym???

[MrGrumpy]

Incidentally, following Kymco's recent price reductions, it seems that Sym have been reducing theirs as well. If you fancy a TL508, its now only £8500 (apparently was £9300), which is a relative bargain! Now, whilst I'm a Tmax fan, and don't like the idea of a chain final drive, that price would be seriously tempting if I was in the market, compared to £14k or whatever for a new Tmax! AND I actually have a Sym dealer in reach, unlike Yamaha......

[2wheelover51]

No, good as it may be chain drive on a scooter would be a no-no. Mind you if it rode as well as a TMax it would be tempting.

[MrGrumpy]

Whilst on the subject of Chinese Tmax clones, it appears that CFMoto have unveiled their own version. Not many details, and those that exist mostly in Chinese - but it looks exactly like a Tmax with 560cc engine, though claiming 56bhp! The only novelty is a pair of ridiculous MotoGP style fairing winglets, which would most likely get knocked off in commuter combat. No idea whether its a concept or a production model, and evn if a production model whether it would come to Europe, let alone the UK.

[Stephen]

It is a beast,not sure i fancy the idea of the handbrake on the side stand,although he said under seat storage is big,didn’t look as big as say the big burger,an adjustable screen would of been a nice feature,i have the chain drive on my Forza,i kinda want to get away from that,i know its not major diy work,but still a pain to me and the key point for someone like me who doesn’t know one end of the spanner from the other end,its the dealer coverage network again,nevertheless a nice report.

Steve

[velocipede6295]

For a "big 500cc maxi scooter" it is disappointingly small for a taller rider.