Sym GTS Joymax 250i evo vs Kymco YUP 250 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym GTS Joymax 250i evostacks up against the Kymco YUP 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym GTS Joymax 250i evoKymco YUP 250
Model year20142007
Price
Engine251 cc251 cc
Horsepower23 hp
Torque23 Nm22 Nm
Weight167 kg158 kg
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/80-12 / 130/70-12 120/70-12 / 140/70-12

Sym GTS Joymax 250i evo vs Kymco YUP 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym GTS Joymax 250i evo and the Kymco YUP 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym GTS Joymax 250i evo brings 23 hp in a 167 kg package, while the Kymco YUP 250 counters with its own power figure at 158 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: