SYM Maxsym TL 508 vs Yamaha TMAX
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the SYM Maxsym TL 508 and the Yamaha TMAX as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. (MMPI) and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc., via mitsukoshishop.ph.
SYM Maxsym TL 508
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱469,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱13,256
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha TMAX
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱598,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,870
How they differ
- The SYM Maxsym TL 508 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱469,900, which is ₱128,100 (21%) below the Yamaha TMAX at ₱598,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Maxsym TL 508 is estimated at ₱13,256 a month against ₱16,870 for the TMAX, a difference of ₱3,614 a month.
- The TMAX makes more power (47.6 PS against 45.6 PS for the Maxsym TL 508).
- The TMAX has more torque (55.7 Nm against 49.9 Nm for the Maxsym TL 508).
- The TMAX has the larger engine (562 cc against 508 cc for the Maxsym TL 508).
- The Maxsym TL 508 is the heavier bike (227 kg against 218 kg for the TMAX).
- The TMAX carries more fuel (15 L against 12.5 L for the Maxsym TL 508).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | SYM Maxsym TL 508Standard, ₱469,900 | Yamaha TMAXStandard, ₱598,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-stroke, inline twin-cylinder, DOHC, 8-valve | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 508 cc | 562 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 45.6 PS | 47.6 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6750 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 49.9 Nm | 55.7 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 5250 | 5250 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | CVT | V-belt automatic |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2215 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (differs) | 801 mm | 780 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1468 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1543 mm | 1575 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 795 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 145 mm | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 227 kg | 218 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 12.5 L | 15 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 41 mm upside-down fork, double triple clamp | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Single-sided multi-link, preload-adjustable piggyback mono shock | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 275 mm wave discs, radial 4-piston calipers | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 R15 | 120/70R15M/C (56H) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160/60 R15 | 160/60R15M/C (67H) tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Continental dual-channel ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Traction control system (TCS) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | 4.5-inch TFT, auto-dimming | 7-inch TFT display with navigation |
| Headlight (differs) | LED | n/a |
| Keyless system (differs) | Keyless system | Smart Key System |
| Other features (differs) | Two-position adjustable windscreen; 2-in-1 parking brake; dash-cam mounting hole | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.