Maxi scooters have all the time lived an odd life. They’re not precisely small, metropolis scooters, and so they’re not precisely bikes. They’re type of each – constructed within the form of scooters however have sufficient energy and house to go longer distances with the consolation of bikes.
For years, the maxi-scooter dialog has began and ended with one title: the Suzuki Burgman. For those who wished the consolation, twist-and-go comfort, and sufficient wind safety to faux you’re touring throughout the nation as an alternative of commuting by means of visitors, the Burgman has usually been the go-to alternative.
Taiwanese scooter producer Sanyang Motorbike (SYM) plans to problem that establishment with the Cruisym 400. It comes with sufficient energy, sharp bodywork, and a tech-heavy characteristic record, all with the identical maxi-scooter transient. And by the seems of it, it doesn’t look like it’s concerned about taking part in understudy to the Burgman.
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A brand-new, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 399cc single-cylinder engine powers the Cruisym 400. With a rated output of about 34 horsepower and a peak torque of about 27.2 lb.ft (37 Nm), it is appropriate for each freeway cruising and metropolis commuting with out compromising effectivity or the smoothness you’d usually affiliate with scooters.
And it will get the {hardware} to help that energy, too. Wheel sizes measure 15 inches up entrance and 14 inches on the again, which can assist lots with stability. The 288-mm entrance brake disc employs a radial-mounted caliper, whereas the rear comes with a 275-mm disc.
There may be ample under-seat cupboard space, an adjustable windshield, and rear-view mirror-mounted flip alerts. You additionally get normal options like switchable traction management and dual-channel ABS, that are pretty unusual on this market at this value vary.
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The scoot sports activities periscope-type entrance suspension, paired with adjustable straight-barrel damping to the rear. The seat measures 31 inches (785 mm) in top, the tank accommodates 3.8 gallons (14.5 liters) of gas, whereas the entire thing weighs 490 lb dry (222 kg).
The sculpted traces and respectable proportions see this beast wanting sharp. A 7-inch TFT LCD reveals all data you may want, together with air temperature and tire stress. There’s turn-by-turn navigation by way of smartphone connectivity and await it … an built-in sprint cam! Full LED lighting additionally options.
There’s a transparent emphasis on consolation right here as effectively. Your rear is handled to a pleasant, huge seat that gives good help for on a regular basis use. Now I would not even contemplate touring on a scooter, however if you happen to had been to go down that route, there’s additionally a three-position adjustable backrest, which can are available actually helpful on these prolonged journeys.
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Though SYM has not but confirmed pricing or availability, on condition that the Cruisym 300 prices £4,299 within the UK, count on that quantity to rise to £5,000 for the 400. That converts to below US$6,800, although this maxi scoot is unlikely to see official launch within the USA.
I believe it comes mighty near being a terrific Burgamn 400 various. Each scoots sit in the identical displacement class and supply roughly the identical energy. However the SYM Cruisym 400 comes on prime when it comes to tools and fashionable packaging.
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The $8,949 Burgman 400 has constructed its popularity on refined consolation and confirmed reliability over many years in the marketplace. It’s the smart suit-and-tie of the section. The Cruisym? It seems prefer it confirmed up on the get together in a slim-fit jacket with a smartwatch and one thing to show.
And that’s what makes this fascinating. This isn’t a plucky 250 attempting to punch above its weight. It’s a full-blown 400cc contender stepping straight into the Burgman’s consolation zone and asking a harmful query: What if the default alternative… isn’t so default anymore?
Supply: SYM
