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Howdy,

I've been looking around for a 50cc scooter and I really like the style, comfort, and price of the Sym Mio 50cc scooter. Does anyone in the club own one of these, or know of someone who does? I'd like an honest, unbiased (non-salesperson) opinion on things like speed, ability to climb hills (like Mount Pleasant), ability to occasionally carry 2 people, etc. I'm not looking to go fast, but I want to at least stay at or above 50 km/h in most situations. Some online reviews that I've read suggest that it is one of the best performing 4-stroke 50cc scooters available (even keeps pace with most 2-strokes), but I think the Sym Mio is relatively new to North America so there's not much (English-language) information to review. Any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

m@

M@, I don't have any experience with the Sym Mio. It is however, Taiwanese and accepted as a good brand name in scooters.

Word is that even though the Tomos line of Nitro scooters is made by SYM, they are not compatible for most parts and kits.

I read some where that the SYM brand has manage to increased its 2007 market shares by 50% in Italy.

But that is from how many units. Tough sell in Italy I would think.

There's been a fair bit of talk about the SYM brand on the Kymco board, since the two brands are head to head competitors. The conclusion seems to be that SYMs are good scooters but they have no dealer support as of yet. So the risk is not in buying the scooter, the risk is in getting it serviced and supported.
BTW J.J., the Tomos scooters I saw out at PVM were identical to TN'Gs, and the salesman said they were the same. The label read "Made in China". It was no SYM.

Roy

But that is from how many units. Tough sell in Italy I would think.

I say "its" = "their own" sales.

Tough sell in Italy?? Sales figures for 2007 as below, look at the top 10.

Italy: Scooters (over 50cc)

1: Honda SH150 21,856
2: Honda SH300 18,650
3: Honda SH125 16,035
4: Yamaha Xmax 250 11,454
5: Yamaha TMax 500 10,537
6: Piaggio Beverly 250 10,160
7: Suzuki Burgman 400 9356
8: Yamaha XCity 250 8198
9: Piaggio Liberty 125 7382
10: Kymco People S200 6446
11: Yamaha Majesty 400 6025
12: Vespa LX125 5923
13: Vespa GTS250 5481
14: Honda Silverwing 400 5176
15: Piaggio Beverly 500 4655
16: Kymco People S125 4625
17: Suzuki Burgman 200 4129
18: Aprilia Scarabeo 150 3870
19: Vespa PX150 3547
20: Kymco Dink Classic 200 3404
21: Aprilia Sport City 3326

That Honda SH 300 is sweeeeet! If they imported it into Canada and sold it at a reasonable price (highly doubtful) I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I do hope the T-max is the replacement for the Majesty.

Roy

I never understood why the Japanese manufacturers don't bring in their best scooters. Having seen the Honda SH 300 I like it and bet it is a sweet ride.

I never understood why the Japanese manufacturers don't bring in their best scooters. Having seen the Honda SH 300 I like it and bet it is a sweet ride.

The North American market is too small I suspect. However, if scooter sales continue to climb, that may change. That's also why smaller companies like Kymco are trying to get in early, before the marketing might of the Japanese Big Four can pound them into the ground.

Roy