At the heart of the 2012 Sym Maxsym 400i ABS custom - cruiser motorcycle, Sym utilizes a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 35 HP (25.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 33.9 Nm (25 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 87.7 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 Maxsym 400i ABS measures 224 kg (494 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.4 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,570 mm (61.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14.7-liter (3.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Sym archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2012 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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