Built around Sym's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2023 Sym Maxsym TL 508 pairs a 508 cc (31 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44.9 HP (32.8 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 49.9 Nm (36.8 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 88.4 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 rpm) and peak power (6,750 rpm), 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 TL 508 measures 227 kg (500 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (5.06 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,543 mm (60.7 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12.5-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 139 km/h (86 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Sym archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2022 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
88.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.2 HP/kg (5.06 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,250–6,750 rpm
Standover Height
795 mm (31.3 in)
Engine
Displacement508.0 ccm (31.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power44.9 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 6750 RPM
Torque49.9 Nm (5.1 kgf-m or 36.8 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic, centrifugal
DrivelineCVT
Performance
Top Speed139.0 km/h (86.4 mph)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
Chassis
Front SuspensionUpside down forks
Rear SuspensionSingle-sided Mono-shock with Multi-link
Wheelbase1543 mm (60.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-15
Rear Tyre160/60-14
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. 4-piston.
Front Brake Ø275 mm (10.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø275 mm (10.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.227.0 kg (500.4 pounds)
Seat Height795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1442 mm (56.8 inches)
Overall Length2215 mm (87.2 inches)
Overall Width800 mm (31.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity12.50 litres (3.30 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsBlack, Blue, Gray, Indigo
InstrumentsTFT Instrumentation
LightLED headlight
Notes
Windscreen. Traction control. Keyless. Made in Taiwan.
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Transmission
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