Built around Sym's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2008 Sym Joyride 200 relies on a 171.2 cc (10.5 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15.5 HP (11.3 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 90.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Joyride 200 measures 144 kg (317 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.29 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Sym archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2007 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
