The 2026 Sym Maxsym 400 is a practical mid-size scooter designed for urban commuters and riders seeking easy, fuel-efficient transportation. Powered by a 399cc liquid-cooled engine delivering 33.5 horsepower, it combines adequate performance with the convenience of automatic transmission. Best suited for everyday city riding and short highway trips, this scooter excels in maneuverability and accessibility for various skill levels.
The 2026 Zontes 368G is a midsize automatic scooter designed for practical urban commuters seeking efficient daily transportation with genuine performance. Its liquid-cooled 368cc single-cylinder engine delivers 38.2 horsepower and strong low-end torque, making it equally at home navigating city streets or cruising suburban roads. Known for combining modern fuel injection technology with reliable automatic transmission convenience, this scooter suits riders prioritizing comfort, economy, and easy handling.
Both are scooters, so this is a like-for-like choice.
2026 SYM Maxsym 400: It is built primarily for comfortable commuting and light touring rather than outright performance or adventure riding.
2026 Zontes 368G: Designed primarily as a comfortable, torquey commuter and light touring maxi-scooter rather than a performance or off-road machine.
Verdict: Choose the 2026 Zontes 368G if you want more power, lighter weight and a bigger tank. Check the full table below for every figure, and the size comparison for fit.
| Specification | 2026 SYM Maxsym 400 | 2026 Zontes 368G |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Category | Scooter | Scooter |
| Color Options | Blue, matte blue, grey, dark grey | Green, white, grey |
| Comments | The SYM brand is owned by Sanyang Motor in Taiwan. | Windscreen. Chinese brand. |
| Carrying capacity | Underseat storage | - |
| Engine | ||
| Capacity: | 399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches) | 368.0 ccm (22.46 cubic inches) |
| CO2 Emissions | 5 CO2 g/km | - |
| Engine Type | Single, four-stroke | Single, four-stroke |
| Bore x Stroke | 83.0 x 73.8 mm (3.3 x 2.9 inches) | 79.0 x 75.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches) |
| Cooling System | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel System | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel Consumption | - | 3.20 litres/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.50 mpg) |
| Compression | - | 11.8:1 |
| Ignition | - | Electric ignition |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 33.5 HP (24.5 kW) @ 6750 RPM | ✓38.2 HP (27.9 kW) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 39.5 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 29.1 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM | ✓40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.1558 HP/kg (dry) | 0.1929 HP/kg (wet) |
| Top Speed | 139.0 km/h (86.4 mph) | - |
| Brakes & wheels | ||
| Front Brakes | Double disc. ABS | Single disc. ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. ABS | Single disc. ABS |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-15 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-14 | 150/70-14 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 1555 mm (61.2 inches) | 1560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2230 mm (87.8 inches) | 2230 mm (87.8 inches) |
| Overall Width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) | 925 mm (36.4 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1455 mm (57.3 inches) | 1370 mm (53.9 inches) |
| Seat Height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) | ✓795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Dry weight | 215.0 kg (474.0 pounds) | - |
| Wet Weight | 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds) | ✓198.0 kg (436.5 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.00 litres (3.43 US gallons) | ✓17.50 litres (4.62 US gallons) |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Final Drive | Belt | - |
| Clutch | - | Wet type multi-pieces |
| Chassis & suspension | ||
| Front Suspension | Telescope fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks | Dual shocks |
| Frame | - | Steel pipe |
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