2009 SYM RV 250

Purchased new in 2009, almost a decade later I have experienced no service issues at all. Fit and finish are excellent. Very strong and smooth motor can propel a single 200 lb rider to over 75 mph and still be a bit under the red line. Super smooth performance and able to keep up with much larger ... motorcycles on long-distance cruises. Tons of storage under the seat for 2 shorty helmets or 1 full-faced helmet and still room for more items. 3 additional storage compartments that dont lock and 1 that does. Has power adaptor plug to get electric to your phone or other device. Light under seat. Very good headlight with an angel-eye running halo + 2 fog lamps give excellent light at night. Super bright LED tail light cant be missed. Great 2-up scooter with very comfortable seat. Drivers backrest has multiple positions front to back that allows adjustment for riders of different heights. Nice brakes ... nice everything. 70+ mpg. Hard to beat this scooter. It is a shame SYM no longer makes this model.

I Have owned my SYM 250 for 2 weeks now and I can not fault it.Servicing will be a breeze compared to my previous scooter which was an Piaggio X9 500. It also handles much better on corners. I will probably do most of the servicing myself. It is much better value than a Piaggio.

after 30 odd years of motorcycle riding this is my first large scooter and i have to say i am pretty impressed.

For a 250 cc its performance is excellent, it accelerates rapidly and holds a steady 70 mph cruising with the ability to still pass other vehicles.The handling becomes a little vague ... over 75-80 mph but it is only to be expected with small wheel scooters. The quality and finish of paintwork, panel fittings, metalwork are all of high standards.

comfort is good though there is some vibration through the floorboards.this can be a little annoying at times but does not detract from an otherwise satisfying ride.

The mirrors could do with repositioning

and the factory should really balance the wheels before sending out the bikes!

most of the vibration through the bars has gone since the front wheel was balanced - it was quite alot out.

fuel consumption - if ridden sensibly is quite acceptable but drops off if ridden hard, only to be expected!

value is very good compared to japanese and italian bikes with no real difference in quality between them.I would definately buy another SYM.