Sym MaxSym 400i 2023 vs. BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2017

Sym MaxSym 400i 2023

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2017

Overview - Sym MaxSym 400i 2023 vs BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2017

Sym MaxSym 400i 2023

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2017

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Technical Specifications Sym MaxSym 400i 2023 compared to BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2017

Sym MaxSym 400i 2023

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2017

Sym MaxSym 400i 2023

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73.8 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	34 HP	Engine power	85 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	39.5 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Variomatic	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	399.3 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	106 mm	Travel	230 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Unit Swing	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	109 mm	Travel	215 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	275 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	275 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	15 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	14 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,230 mm	Length	2,305 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	895 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,573 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	215 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	232 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	139 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Sym MaxSym 400i 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2017

The big R 1200 GS Adventure may have been the ultimate long-distance adventure bike up to now, but anyone who also values a bit of fun and sport is certainly better served by the F 800 GS Adventure.

Torque-strong engine

low weight

24-litre tank

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