2026 Kymco AK 550I vs 2026 SYM Maxsym TL 508 - Spec Comparison
Choose up to 4 bikes to compare
2026 Kymco AK 550I
The 2026 Kymco AK 550i is a premium maxi-scooter designed for riders seeking practical daily commuting with spirited performance. Its 550cc liquid-cooled twin engine delivers smooth acceleration and highway-capable speed, making it ideal for both urban navigation and longer suburban commutes. Known for combining comfort, reliability, and accessible power, it appeals to experienced scooter enthusiasts and riders transitioning from smaller bikes.
2026 SYM Maxsym TL 508
2026 Sym Maxsym TL 508 is a big maxi-scooter aimed at commuters and touring riders who want motorcycle-like performance with twist-and-go ease. Its 508 cc liquid-cooled parallel twin makes 44.9 hp, while upside-down forks, twin front discs with ABS and a low 795 mm seat keep it manageable. Best known for blending long-haul comfort, weather protection and effortless automatic touring ability.
2026 Kymco AK 550I vs 2026 SYM Maxsym TL 508: the key differences
Both are scooters, so this is a like-for-like choice.
- The 2026 Kymco AK 550I makes 8.1 hp more (53 vs 44.9 hp).
- The 2026 Kymco AK 550I has 5.2 Nm more torque (55.1 vs 49.9 Nm).
- The 2026 Kymco AK 550I carries 2.5 litres more fuel (15 vs 12.5 L).
2026 Kymco AK 550I: Built as a big-wheel maxi-scooter that blends brisk highway performance with commuting convenience, comfort features, and light touring capability.
2026 SYM Maxsym TL 508: Designed as a large-wheel maxi-scooter for comfortable daily commuting with enough performance and storage for occasional weekend trips.
Verdict: Choose the 2026 Kymco AK 550I if you want more power, more torque and a bigger tank. Check the full table below for every figure, and the size comparison for fit.
| Specification | 2026 Kymco AK 550I | 2026 SYM Maxsym TL 508 |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Category | Scooter | Scooter |
| Color Options | Matte Metallic Silver, Deep Blue. | Indigo, White, Black, Grey |
| Comments | Windscreen. Heated grips. Keyless. USB. | Windscreen. USB. SYM scooters are produced by Sanyang Motor in Taiwan. |
| Carrying capacity | Underseat storage | Underseat storage |
| Spark plugs | NGK: CR7E | - |
| Tire pressure front | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) | - |
| Tire pressure rear | 39 PSI (2.7 Bar or 270 kPa) | - |
| Engine | ||
| Capacity: | 550.4 ccm (33.59 cubic inches) | 508.0 ccm (31.00 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | Parallel Twin, four-stroke | Parallel Twin, four-stroke |
| Bore x Stroke | 69.0 x 73.6 mm (2.7 x 2.9 inches) | 68.0 x 70.0 mm (2.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | - |
| Cooling System | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel System | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Ignition | Electric | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | - |
| CO2 Emissions | - | 5 CO2 g/km |
| Performance | ||
| Power | ✓53.0 HP (38.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM | 44.9 HP (34.3 kW) @ 6750 RPM |
| Torque | ✓55.1 Nm (5.6 kgf-m or 40.6 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM | 49.9 Nm (5.1 kgf-m or 36.8 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.2524 HP/kg (dry) | 0.1978 HP/kg (wet) |
| Top Speed | - | 139.0 km/h (86.4 mph) |
| Chassis & suspension | ||
| Frame | Underbone | - |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Inverted Fork | Upside-down fork |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Trailing Arm | Single-sided monoshock with multilink |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | - |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 48 mm (1.9 inches) | - |
| Brakes & wheels | ||
| Front Brakes | Double disc. ABS | Double disc. ABS. |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. ABS | Single disc. ABS. |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-R15 | 120/70-R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-R15 | 160/60-R15 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm (62.2 inches) | 1543 mm (60.7 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2165 mm (85.2 inches) | 2215 mm (87.2 inches) |
| Overall Width | 795 mm (31.3 inches) | 801 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1400 mm (55.1 inches) | 1468 mm (57.8 inches) |
| Seat Height | ✓785 mm (30.9 inches) | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Dry weight | 210.0 kg (463.0 pounds) | - |
| Wet Weight | ✓226.0 kg (498.2 pounds) | 227.0 kg (500.4 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | ✓15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) | 12.50 litres (3.30 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.00 litres (3.17 US quarts) | - |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Final Drive | Belt | Belt |
| Clutch | - | Automatic, centrifugal |
"Best" (✓) reflects that single spec only, not overall suitability - a bike can win on paper and still be the wrong choice for you. Ties are all marked; specs with no clear better/worse direction (e.g. displacement, wheel size) are never marked, only tinted where bikes differ.
Affiliate links - we may earn a commission from qualifying eBay purchases made through these links.
About this comparison tool
This tool puts up to four motorcycles side by side across their full specification sheets, drawn from a database of 43,000+ models and 1.60M+ individual specifications. Wherever a spec has a clear "better" direction - more power, less weight - the strongest figure in that row is highlighted automatically.
How to use it
Pick a make, model and year for each bike; the model and year lists update to match what you've selected. Two bikes are enough - use "Add another bike" for a third or fourth. Comparisons work across model years too, so you can compare a bike against its own earlier generation. Once you're happy with the lineup, use "Copy share link" to send it to someone else.
What gets compared
Specs are pulled from the same categories used throughout the site: engine and transmission (capacity, power, torque, gearbox), physical measures (weight, seat height, fuel and tank capacity), frame and dimensions, speed and acceleration, and brakes, suspension, frame and wheels (including tyres) - plus general information and maintenance data where it's on record for a bike.
How the highlighting works, and its limits
A highlighted cell means one bike has the clearly better raw number for that spec - more power, less weight, and so on. Fields where "better" genuinely depends on the rider - seat height above all - are deliberately never highlighted: a lower seat isn't automatically the right choice, it's a fit question only you can answer. Winning a row also isn't the same as winning the comparison - a bike can lead on paper in half the rows and still be the wrong bike for you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I compare bikes from different categories, like a scooter against a superbike?
Yes - the tool doesn't restrict what you compare, though a highlighted spec means less when the two bikes aren't really doing the same job.
What happens if a spec is missing for one of the bikes?
It shows as "-" and is never highlighted as a winner - a missing figure never beats one that's actually reported, and never blocks the rest of the row.
Are older model years included?
Yes - each bike's year list covers every model year in the database, so you can compare this year's bike against an earlier generation of the same model.
How do I share a comparison?
Every comparison has its own stable URL - use "Copy share link", or just copy the address bar. The same bikes in the same order always produce the same link.