Sym Cruisym 250i vs Yamaha Maxam (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym Cruisym 250istacks up against the Yamaha Maxam. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym Cruisym 250iYamaha Maxam
Model year20202015
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower21 hp20 hp
Torque24 Nm22 Nm
Weight201 kg
Seat height30 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Tires120/70-14 / 140/60-13 120/70-13 / 130/70-13

Sym Cruisym 250i vs Yamaha Maxam — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym Cruisym 250i and the Yamaha Maxam usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym Cruisym 250i brings 21 hp, while the Yamaha Maxam counters with 20 hp at 201 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: