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Full review by
paul54
on 25th Jun 2009

User Rating : 9
Respect : 0

Just an update now I've had the Sym GTS 250 for a couple of months. I've fitted a Multivar 2000 Malossi variator (158 pounds) and the initial and 'in gear' acceleration is awesome and there's a few miles an hour extra top speed too. The engine revs a bit higher at lower speeds so have lost about 5/6 mpg. Well worth it though. Recently done a 500 mile round trip and the scoot was comfortable, absolutely reliable and cruised on the motorway at an easy 68/70 mph!!. This is an impressive piece of kit and I can't wait for the GTS 300 if Sym bring it here. The downside is still that noisy screen, have to wear plugs for all but the shortest of journeys and will shortly need a rear tyre. The wheel looks a bit complex to remove.
paul54's review and ratings | 133 words
Review by
Scooter lover
on 19th May 2009

User Rating : 9
Respect : 0
The Sym GTS 250 scooter is very economical n friendly scooter,
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Review by
alextune
on 11th May 2009

User Rating : 9
Respect : 0
Sym GTS250cc Excellent scooter. I have been riding it in New Zealand for about 8 month and I have done on it over 16 000 km.It goes smooth and it is very comfortable to ride in a traffic on motorway. Easily taking over another cars. Possible to ride the distance over 300 km for full tank of fuel ( 12 L), which is quite economical.
alextune's full review | 242 words
Review by
paul54
on 6th Apr 2009

User Rating : 8
Respect : 0
Ibought my 2006 Sym Voyager 250 a couple of months ago and had to replace the clutch rollers and belt almost straight away at a cost of 183 pounds. This was a very disappointing start. The headlight bulb blew and the whole of the front fairing had to be removed. On my previous scooter, a Honda Foresight 250, it took just a couple of minutes. The Honda was always going to be a hard act to follow, however, the Sym has aquitted itself well. The engine is smoother than the Honda and has more torqu ...
paul54's full review | 112 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
lavacat
on 18th Feb 2009

User Rating : 1
Respect : 0
It really need to improve in alot of areas for it to be a great touring scooter , the aero features of the scooter has some faulty areas of the design of the acutal scooter itself , the realiblity is good. The scooter width 890mm with is to wide for a actual touring scooter , I actually own a 2500c black 2007 Firenze in australia , I will definaely not a another sym scooter in the future , my perference would paggio or aprila scooter because of the longer service internvals every 10,000 kms .
lavacat's full review | 198 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Guest.
on 31st Dec 2008

User Rating : 9
Respect : 0
I bought the Sym 250GTSi to replace a Honda Deauville 650cc and I am not disappointed. My journeys are mainly commuting a short distance to work on urban roads and there is little difference between the two bikes. Acceleration is quick from the lights, easily leaving the cars back at the line. The riding position is very comfortable, especially feet up, with a soft seat that has a raised back. The screen is nice and big, pushing the headwind over me although it would be good to have something to ...
Guest's full review | 467 words
Review by
Dave Mac
on 15th Dec 2008

User Rating : 9
Respect : 0
Comfortable to ride, enough power to easily & safely overtake those annoying 95kph drivers. Looks good & folding mirrors make it easy to get round corners into home parking space. Have owned this for 2 months, after previously owning a Suzuki 125J scooter - both good, but the power & comfort of this are great. Have ridden 500km in a day for a meeting and had no problems on open highways, also back country roads fine. Used primarily to commute, and goes really well in traffic. Really good value f ...
Dave Mac's full review | 123 words
Review by
Pure and Symple
on 22nd Nov 2008

User Rating : 8
Respect : 0
Bought to replace a 250 Yamaha majesty which was getting a bit long in the tooth. The Yamaha Majesty managed more MPG in the low to mid 80s on My 12 mile rural commute & was slightly more refined with a more comfy seat. The Sym is a good value for money machine which could be even better with a higher standard screen as the wind noise even with ear plugs in is deafening! Would consider the new 300cc one with fuel injection & a higher screen or might try a used Majesty 400. Overall though a good ...
Pure and Symple 's full review | 143 words
Review by
david6510
on 12th Nov 2008

User Rating : 9
Respect : 0
Brilliant. Excellant ride. can throw it about just as much as my previous bikes. Good fuel economy. Average 90 mpg.
david6510's full review | 26 words
Review by
xm v6
on 9th Nov 2008

User Rating : 9
Respect : 0
Good overall building quality, Pleasure to drive, fuel : 3,3 liter100km; topspeed 142 km/h on speedo, more like 128 km/h realistic.
xm v6's full review | 41 words
Review by
Expat47
on 20th Oct 2008

User Rating : 8
Respect : 0
My previous machine was a Kawasaki Classic. This is my first scooter and I'm very, very surprised at the stability and handling. I ride, primarily, in city traffic where handling, breaking, and lighting are all important and the GTSi fits the bill handily.I purchased this machine based on reviews like this on and on the word of some guy about my age (60) I met that was riding last year's model. Purchase price was factor also as I didn't know what I was getting into with a scooter.
Expat47's full review | 168 words
Review by
johndoran
on 14th Oct 2008

User Rating : 6
Respect : 0
Handles a lot better than I thought it would after 37 years riding all sorts of motorbikes. To early to really judge but first impressions are very good, will post another review when I've done a few more miles.
johndoran's full review | 64 words
Review by
Guest.
on 14th Oct 2008

User Rating : 10
Respect : 0
Very perfect! A 250cc scoot and single cylinder, such a light weight engine and have a boosting capabilities of horse power. Having a huge compartment, the looks.... And such touring capabilities... Having less vibration when you ride is a good part is touring.
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Review by
run4high
on 23rd Sep 2008

User Rating : 10
Respect : +1
This is an awesome scoot! I have had mine for about 2 months now and put a little less than 1800 mi on her. The quality is top-notch and the ride is comfortable and fun. I initially purchased mine to commute, but it is such a joy to ride, I am now riding on the weekends just to ride. Highly recommended!
run4high's full review | 74 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
sherwin9mm
on 9th Sep 2008

User Rating : 8
Respect : 0
The Sym GTS250 is an average and top level performance scooter, sym has achieve a high sense of quality and topness among those known its history.
sherwin9mm's full review | 33 words
Review by
grumpy old bikey
on 1st Aug 2008

User Rating : 9
Respect : 0
Just an update on my first review, done aroun 2000 miles now and I have to say this scoot is impressive, this is the fuel injection model which is averaging 78mpg, thats around 230 miles on a tank full of fuel
grumpy old bikey's full review | 69 words | 3 comments added.
Review by
andy986
on 12th Jul 2008

User Rating : 6
Respect : 0
Been a biker for over 30 years first time on a scooter only had it a week very different will comment as the days go by.
andy986's full review | 44 words
Review by
Guest.
on 12th Jul 2008

User Rating : 2
Respect : -2
Ride the Kymco or Daelim before purchasing a SYM. The importer is not well versed in Scooters ( they are a fun kart company.)
Guest's full review | 38 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
Guest.
on 12th Jul 2008

User Rating : 9
Respect : 0
This is my first purchase of a bigger scooter. The scooter represents great value and is very comfortable to ride. It seems quite heavy especially with a full tank of fuel.
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Review by
kpieszc
on 16th Jun 2008

User Rating : 9
Respect : 0
Great "Scootercycle". Had it about 2 months now and I can't wait to wake up in the morning to ride it. Some say it's heavy but I don't think so. As a woman riding it, I can handle it well and love it. I feel comfortable riding it and actually perfer it over my old 250 cc motorcycle.
kpieszc's full review | 75 words | 2 comments added.