The fuel-injected engine is smooth, reliable, and fuel-efficient – getting close to 100mpg. Sym uses a proprietary engine mounting system that allows the relative position of the engine and chassis to stay the same during acceleration. This results in instability and unpredictable handling. On a typical scooter, acceleration causes the machine’s front end to lift. One performance feature here that’s worth pointing out is the anti-lift engine hanger system (ALEH). It also uses the same engine and transmission system as the Jet series. Taking its cues from more typical urban machines, the Orbit is as user-friendly and low-maintenance as you could hope for. If the maxi stylings of the Joymax Z and the Jet aren’t doing it for you, this might be more your speed. The Orbit is a smaller, lighter, racier take on a commuting scooter. The extra plastic and windscreen do a great job keeping the worst of the weather off you. We prefer what they’ve done here in terms of commuting.
This gave them a more traditional, less maxi aspect. Previous iterations of this one had smaller, sportier fairing. At only 200GBP more than the air-cooled model, it’s hard to justify purchasing the slower, less performance-oriented one. The liquid-cooled model is probably the one to buy. Larger wheels mean this feels good on the motorway too. It feels nimble but remains stiff and dependable at higher speeds. The 14-inch wheels combined with its low 770mm seat mean the Jet handles well – especially in urban environments. The air-cooled model sacrifices a tiny amount of performance and comes in a little cheaper, while the liquid-cooled model has some extra power and versatility.īoth use a practical, combined braking system, have ample storage, and offer excellent weather protection. With a very maxi-style fairing and two models available, the Jet is a solid choice for urban riding. Sym Jet 125 (air-cooled and liquid-cooled) There’s not much originality in the Fiddle’s aesthetic, but it’s borrowed some of the best features of Piaggio’s history. But it accelerates well thanks to its low weight and feels good to corner on.įar too many scooters aim for this type of classic look and get it wrong. The latter contributes to this being a pretty fun machine to ride.Īt 9.5hp, it’s no powerhouse.
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Other changes to the latest model include full LED lighting and a lower flatter seat. The fuel economy is also good, making this an attractive commuter with low running costs. Here, the larger displacement and fuel-injected engine give better performance while the larger tank increases range. The 125 version of the Fiddle uses the same classic outline as its smaller cousin. Sadly, only scooters are available in the UK.
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Sym is free to produce its own motorcycles, ATVs, and scooters. Hyundai is no small company and chooses partners carefully. This is another validation of the quality of their operation.
Sym’s current contract sees them manufacturing cars and mini-trucks under the Hyundai badge throughout Asia. Sym manufactured Honda motorcycles, scooters, and cars until 2002 when the contract ended. This is something often lacking in such import brands. This early relationship with such an industry leader lends credibility to the Sym brand. Sayang was initially a collaboration with Honda Japan to expand their manufacturing operation overseas. Sym motorcycle company was founded in 1954 in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, as Sanyang Motor Co. They’ve become popular enough in the UK that we thought it’d be worth taking a look. And the components and finish of Sym’s machines are a little ahead of many East Asian competitors.
The range of scooters offered in the UK is mostly practical commuting machines with a few maxi scooters thrown in. They’re one of the most popular domestic manufacturers in their home country, and the brand is well-known throughout Asia.Įxpect to pay somewhere between the high price of a new scooter from the big three and the dazzlingly low cost of a generic Chinese factory bike. Though they produce motorcycles, ATVs, and automobiles in other regions, Sym’s UK operation focuses on scooters.Īnd like the other Taiwanese brand we covered, Kymco, Sym is better thought of as a value company rather than a budget one.
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