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The SYM HD200 is probably the most overlooked scooter in the USA right now. In terms of applied technology, technical data, reliability and performance it surely sweeps it's competitors in the 150cc range away, while beating some of their pricing structure substantially.

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SYM HD200
MSRP $3,790.00
Release date January, 2003
Brand SYM
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SYM HD 200, for a commuter scooter ya can't beat her! The SYM HD 200 has what it takes to be reliable (read starts every time), flickable (urban commuting) strong for its size, (Rocky Mountain foothill highway), saves gas at approx. 55-60mpg. The top speed I've seen is 80 mph. I test rode all the vespas, apilias, kymcos, etc. and the SYM came out on top in her price point -without any problems in her first year and 4,000 miles. Lil SYM, you go girl!!!
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The applied technologies for the SYM HD series are astonishing given the MSRP of $3790:

  • 4-valve technology
  • Ceramic coated cylinder
  • Water cooling
  • 60W halogen headlight

The SYM HD200 has no problem achieving top speeds between 70 and 80mp/h, making it the fastest scooter in the field. because of it's water cooled engine it also has no problem maintaining speeds of 60-65mp/h for sustained periods of time.

The 60W headlight pays tribute to the achievable higher average speeds by lighting up highways and roads at night like only a bigger motorcycle or car would.

Transporting two people on the SYM HD200 is absolutely no problem at all. the scooter feels completely at easy with the extra weight.

Because the SYM HD series was introduced to the World back in 2003, it ia also a very mature product with none of the typical "birth problems".  Built in the same factory that made Honda products from 1967 through 2002.

the scooter produces about 16hp which is roughly twice that of a Vespa LX 150! The seat height, weight ratio and wheel base are in the same ball park as the competition so although it makes a larger subjective first time impression than say a Vespa, objectively it isn't infact the Vespa sits higher than the HD200.

The handling is outstanding thanks to the 16" tires which also outlive the typically small scooter tires by thousands of miles. the storage compartment under the seat could be a little larger (although it does hold a full face helmet) but to compensate for that the SYM HD200 comes with a standard rack, allowing for carrying cases to be mounted.

Noticeable were also the very loud horn and the insistent loud click of the activated turn signals, reminding the rider to switch it off, even on loud highways.

The two year warranty rounds of the impression of this very mature and appealing scooter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • 16" wheels give a VERY smooth ride over potholes!!
  • SYM HD 200, for a commuter scooter ya can't beat her! The SYM HD 200 has what it takes to be reliable (read starts every time), flickable (urban commuting) strong for its size, (Rocky Mountain foothill highway), saves gas at approx. 55-60mpg. The top speed I've seen is 80 mph. I test rode all the vespas, apilias, kymcos, etc. and the SYM came out on top in her price point -without any problems in her first year and 4,000 miles. Lil SYM, you go girl!!!

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  • 16" wheels give a VERY smooth ride over potholes!!
  • SYM HD 200, for a commuter scooter ya can't beat her! The SYM HD 200 has what it takes to be reliable (read starts every time), flickable (urban commuting) strong for its size, (Rocky Mountain foothill highway), saves gas at approx. 55-60mpg. The top speed I've seen is 80 mph. I test rode all the vespas, apilias, kymcos, etc. and the SYM came out on top in her price point -without any problems in her first year and 4,000 miles. Lil SYM, you go girl!!!

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  • 16" wheels give a VERY smooth ride over potholes!!
  • SYM HD 200, for a commuter scooter ya can't beat her! The SYM HD 200 has what it takes to be reliable (read starts every time), flickable (urban commuting) strong for its size, (Rocky Mountain foothill highway), saves gas at approx. 55-60mpg. The top speed I've seen is 80 mph. I test rode all the vespas, apilias, kymcos, etc. and the SYM came out on top in her price point -without any problems in her first year and 4,000 miles. Lil SYM, you go girl!!!

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