SYM Joyride 300 16" - Review

Finally it is time to take a look at the SYM Joyride 300 16". A scooter based on the SYM HD300 but with a few very important and not at all small changes that give it some very interesting characteristics like the flat floor platform.
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[@ogsupreme9391]

I am 189 cm and have this bike and the legs sit a bit awkward but nothing that you can’t get used to. Overall satisfied with the bike!

[@rolacook222]

Nobody rides, explains or takes the time to show a product like you do! You do it consistently time & time again, (example: showing the center section of the Joyride, seating, leg height, etc., versus the other Sym 300’s). You are absolutely the best in salesmanship for building long lasting relationships for any potential new or old customers, I’d buy from you in a minute! The interesting part for me as a rider enthusiast viewer is your enthusiasm when you ride and hearing your joy to be riding on your videos! Wishing you the very best, carry on. Rola (Oregon / USA).

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you, and a funny observation, at my workplace my position is to handle spare parts, I'm not a salesman, although people coming into the showroom that have seen my videos request to talk to me before purchasing. I'm just happy to help and at the end of the day "I like bike!" 😂

[@ygeia_trws]

I totally appreciate your view on scooter comparisons and reviewing of the thing! We are missing opinions like yours on the (english speaking at least) internet!!

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you and I will keep bringing my opinions to the world :D

[@alexandrosmp1]

I have been waiting for this revie. I will watch it in a bit.

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you, hope you enjoy it

[@brunothepug8807]

I had an Aprillia 200 Scarabeo with the same frame shape and I came to love it as a city machine. I could put a fully packed backpack between my legs. With that space and the space under seat, I could get groceries for a week with it. Still wish I had that bike. It had a Rotax motor that punched way above the 200 class for power.

[@omarbennani9253]

Very Good review , i bought one several weeks ago. I agree on the position. It seems weird at the beginning but you just got used to it after few days. The engine is good , especially in the city

[@RideWithAlex]

It is a pretty interesting scooter for the day to day.

[@onebuffalo6068]

Got my 35kw license riding it, just love this scooter.

[@RideWithAlex]

Have fun with it 😁

[@Stefan_trekkie]

This scooter has similar design and layout as my 20 years old Kymco grand Dink 250 but the Kymco is with terrible 12" wheels. I am looking forward to retired it soon. You have a new sub, I love you crazy scooter adventures. Greetings from Bulgaria. I was seasoned motorcyclist and after gab with no bikes, I discover scooters and the rest is history.

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you :)

[@paul8158]

great review for this thing, considering getting into the game with a 125 or 300 scooter. Thanks

[@RideWithAlex]

If you plan any long trips I recommend you go straight to the 300. It's easyer to tour.

[@manolis_rho]

Goodmorning Alex! Another nice video from your channel!👍

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@romans4471]

This backup key is fantastic idea.

[@RideWithAlex]

It really is. A keyless system I could trust in remote areas.

[@dib85]

Very Good review, bravo mate.

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@ericcheung8036]

This is such a great review of the Taiwanese bike from SYM. I am living in Hong Kong and considering buying one for commuting.

[@RideWithAlex]

It's a great option for commuting.

[@alexandrosmp1]

Another very awesome video! Remember you and I had a conversation about this scooter in the comments of a previous video in which you advised me you were trying to get your hands on one.Well done! I love the Joyride! I have to sit on it again in the showroom here in Chios, Greece to get a better idea of how comfortable I would be on it. Also, the Daytona Virtus 300 is now out and I hear it is a pretty nice machine. One thing that makes it stick out is the heater grips it comes with. Then again, I can always have heated grips installed as you did on "Donnie." Right now given the choice of having either my 125cc ST for my everyday do this and do that bike and having the NHT 300 as a touring bike or having just one bike, i.e. the HD300 or the JOYRIDE 300 or the Virtus 300, I would rather have one bike. I have to look at your HD300 video again. The price of the HD 300, 4,795 euros, with the top box with the same key, the storage underneath and everything else that you get is a a great price. The I have not seen the virtus yet. I am waiting for it to arrive this week. Right now of the three new scooters the HD300 is winning because of all the above reasons and many others. Besides, the storage space and the top box with the same key makes it rock with the amount of storage. This way it makes up for the lack of a flat floor. Anyway, sorry I am rambling! I should really get a job with SYM. I think I am liking this too much, LOL! By the way for a 125cc the ST 125cc L/C with its 13 ponies, gets up and goes! Take care and be safe!

[@RideWithAlex]

If you want to mix city and touring the HD is a great option, between the ones you have on your list I would also go for the HD if I were to have only one.

[@alexandrosmp1]

@@RideWithAlex Very true. Of all that I have had on the list, the most logical choice is the HD. Lets see how it pans out. I may come up with something out of left field which may surprise everyone. I may just do a video when I do make the choice, discussing the reasons for my choice and how you and your videos were instrumental, along with my local dealer, in that choice. I will put that video on another one of my channels and share it. I pay close attention to your videos and I will review them again. When I bought my first scooter, the sym symphony sr it took me 4 months of research and videos to make a decision. The end of June will be the four month mark for this one lol. I like brutus and I like "Donnie, " but somehow I see you in a Maxsym 400 TCS dark mat grey and with only one bike. One thing though, I am sure you know the 400 is 6,395. You best know your budget. I am just sharing a thought. My budget stops at 4,800 with the ST as a trade-in or if I had the NHT 300 as an additional bike it would bt at around 3700 without a trade. Thanks, again Alex.

[@RideWithAlex]

@@alexandrosmp1 I absolutely adore the maxsym 400 but it's very hard for me to reach the ground on it and for me that makes it difficult in traffic. If Sym would put the engine of the 400 în the cruisym then I think I would be in love and might just upgrade my scooter. But I'm also looking for a Yamaha TW200 and a Goldwing GL1500 so yeah, I like bike, and will try to grow my collection. Two is not enough for me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alexandrosmp1]

@@RideWithAlex Oh geezz you are giving me ideas...

[@alexandrosmp1]

The 125, the nht 300 and a maxi scooter for the icing! lol

[@krollpeter]

This is a sit-up scooter for better overview in city traffic. This is not a sofa-scooter. However, it could have a little more space in front. The flat floorboard is invaluable.

[@pierluigibagatella1056]

Thankyou for the interesting review. I've got a question: what do you think about stock tires of the joyride? thanks in advance.

[@RideWithAlex]

Didn't have a chance to test them out properly. In the dry they work fine, don't know in the wet.

[@andreastzotzos7946]

I love your videos! Which country are you from? I saw a daytona sign somewhere in the video and I thought daytona is a Greek brand. Have you tried the maverick 500?

[@RideWithAlex]

Romania, and if you check my channel I have 2 videos on the Maverick allready, some of my first videos.

[@PalmuserSavage]

Great review

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@MagnetLoop]

Great review, thanks! In what city was this video shot?

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you. It was shot in Bucharest - Romania

[@carloswittner9633]

Very good video and very good explanations and above all you can really feel the sound of the engine! I fear the problem with tall people (>= 1.80m). For my part, I am 1.80m tall and I ride a Kymco 125 Agility 16+ and when I have to sharply steer the handlebars during a maneuver I have to spread my leg outwards so as not to touch the handlebars with my knee. . You get used to it but it's sometimes annoying.

[@melonmusk4140]

very good review, thank you. wondering about top speed of this 300cc little thing? have you ever tried?

[@RideWithAlex]

Should be the same as all the others, arround 140km/h

[@propro00]

hello thanks for this video i need to buy one but i want to know if it contains bosh abs and fuel consumption

[@RideWithAlex]

As far as I know the ABS is Continental but ask your local dealer.

[@think_possitive]

Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️❤️😊 you are an amazing explainer 👏👏👏👏👏

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@spiroskritikos9123]

Hello Alex. I appreciate your review. I need your advice. I'm between zontes m310 and Joyride 300 16''. Which is your opinion?

[@RideWithAlex]

They are very different. You have to go to a showroom and see them and decide what you want to do with it.

[@FedRach]

Hello nice vid ,please i have question, here in my country this scooter before start the engine just in turn on the engine LED indicator it's not activated... it's Problem ?

[@RideWithAlex]

You will to check your owners manual or speak with the dealer

[@exgtt2061]

I wish all sales professionals were as honest as you! Great vid - this or the Zontes M350?

[@RideWithAlex]

They are very different it's hard to pick them apart.

[@ashleyaldridge845]

I think we need to clarify the seating position .Im 190cm and fit comfortably on it. This is not a GT scooter like an Nmax or Tmax. You sit upright on this like a traditional scooter such as a vespa or honda sh350. Thiz is a workhorse not a show pony. Dont be put off just because you cant ride it like a custom cruiser.

[@RideWithAlex]

Well put 👍✌️

[@abdullaharifylmaz9053]

How can we put topcase on the table? Can u show

[@RideWithAlex]

You need an adapter plate. Depends what brand of top case you want to mount.

[@TyeWills]

I like the flat floor so I can carry a case of beer between my feet

[@FusionTM_REDRUM]

At 12:34 you said this scooter has TCS. I'm searching on the sym web site and it doesn't say anything. I'm guessing here in Greece the 2023 model hasn't arrived yet, cause i did read in an article that the 2023 model comes with tcs. Guess i need to ask our sym provider for details.

[@RideWithAlex]

Yep, best is to ask your local dealer. I also got my info from the SYM Global website

[@Mr.Riffian]

What made you choose the Joyride over the Cruisym Alpha 300? Price wise they’re almost the same.

[@RideWithAlex]

This is a review, I didn't buy it.

[@user-fd2yn4zg2q]

Hello Alex! Great work! Another interesting video! What about the top speed of the scooter? And what about rpm?…I mean for exampe : cruise speed 120 km/h, how much rpm got the scooter? Sorry for my English…😅 I hope you understand.

[@RideWithAlex]

At 120 should be arround 6000rpm which is normal for this engine.

[@user-fd2yn4zg2q]

@@RideWithAlex great!….and what about the top speed? I guess about 140….

[@RideWithAlex]

@@user-fd2yn4zg2q yeah should be arround 140-145km/h

[@shaoby94]

12:50 this is the sound of happiness!!!

[@RideWithAlex]

:))))) indeed

[@joancaparros]

Did you talk about consumption (l/100km)? great video!

[@RideWithAlex]

Yeah

[@hdidane00]

how does it compare to the other sym 300's?

[@RideWithAlex]

I don't understand the question? How it compares in what aspect?

[@catalingioacas452]

Hi Alex. When we can se it at Sym Romania Headquarter? Is it already available? Thanks

[@RideWithAlex]

Please contact the sales team. As far as I know currently it's on order only. But at the moment there is on in the showroom that belongs to a customer. If you want to visit the showroom today you can see it in person.

[@catalingioacas452]

@@RideWithAlex THanks a lot for your prompt reply. Last question: I'm uncertain between Sym NHT and this scooter (saw in Italy and Greece already). Do you know the price for Romania? Thanks from my heart

[@RideWithAlex]

@@catalingioacas452 they are both in the showroom at this moment (nht 300)

[@tonnyberben1770]

Hey great review Seems to ride smooth I find scooter with tunnel nicer looking But with shoppingbag space i bet i could shop for 2 weeks with this one without topbox😅 Keep it up You make really good videos Do you own a scooter yourself ??

[@RideWithAlex]

Thanks 😁

[@Red_Moto_86]

Hello Alex! Great video. I think this model doesn’t have tsc. Or not?

[@RideWithAlex]

The SYM specs sheet says it has TCS

[@Red_Moto_86]

@@RideWithAlex in Romanian site?

[@RideWithAlex]

@@Red_Moto_86 global site.

[@Red_Moto_86]

@@RideWithAlex yes but it doesn’t have the yellow button on the steering wheel.

[@RideWithAlex]

@@Red_Moto_86 the documents i have state that you turn it off through the buttons on the dash.

[@losblancos8468]

I'm 170cm and I am worried that my legs are too short to touch the ground. what do you think? Because I saw you standing on your toes and you said you are 175cm.

[@RideWithAlex]

You have to go to a dealer and try it out but I think you should be fine.

[@rilson80]

👌👌❤❤💪💪🍻🍻 Браво Алекс.

[@RideWithAlex]

🍻🍻😁

[@renes9966]

Unfortunately the high floor may rule it out for me at 195cm. The failsafe key is a brilliant idea though and one that I hope more manufactures adopt. Alex, have you spent time living in an English speaking country/did you grow up in one? Your English is impeccable so I am wondering

[@RideWithAlex]

No I haven't but in mi childhood all cartoons were in English here, so basicly I started hearing English before I could speak. So I learned it as a native language. I was fleunt in English before I started first grade.

[@adrianmarin5778]

hy there..can u tell me how to deactivate alarm on this scooter? all time whend i wanna wash it makes a lot of noise,...thanks

[@RideWithAlex]

I have no ideea, please read your owners manual.

[@panotak881]

It's true

[@panotak881]

You have to leave key far away

[@Antimortem]

👍

[@panotak881]

What is the maximum speed that you saw at speedometer?

[@RideWithAlex]

It should get up to 130-140 like the cruisym maybe even 150 depending on the wind

[@panotak881]

I saw 148km . But the speedometer makes huge fault.Real speed is 135km

[@tamayaytam]

Can you compare this scooter to zontes 350e. Since they are same price in my country. I need to make a choice. Sym is reliable i know that. But can i use it to travel long distances? Powerwise zontes is superior. I usually own my scooters for long time. Reliability and finding spare parts when needed is important. Zontes kind of attracts me. But if i can ride long distances on sym. It would be wiser in my case i think.

[@RideWithAlex]

You have to go to the showroom to test them both, the joyride is a city scooter the 350E is a touring scooter. 2 completely different scooters.

[@tamayaytam]

@@RideWithAlex ok. Thanks. I got my answer. I need something that can handle touring from time to time. 👍

[@gambler-royalenfield7450]

Hi Alex. Jim again from Madrid, Spain (a New Yorker expat living abroad for love and a 40 year old biker). As I responded today to some if your other videos (the last one was a month old video from today) you are great. Why? Well... As I explained (even though this video is older) I have sold my 3 bikes due to health issues (Physically I can't ride normal bikes anymore) and I'm looking for a Bike (scooter) that will accommodate my needs at a decent price (I still have a mortgage + family + dog And my money is controlled by the needs of my family). But... Cars are also a problem for me due to.my situation (my spine is full of rods and screws and it's rigid and I have chronic pain for the rest of my life). Why is this pain in the ass guy explaining so much??? Well... this bike is what I need. For 2 main reasons: 1. It has a 300cc motor with enough power to take me anywhere safely, even on highways! Me and my companion (which may be my wife - though she doesn't like Bikes, go figure! -, my daughters, or my dog - YES... she loves riding with me and is my most common usual companion everywhere and anywhere). 2. The most important reason!!! Since it does NOT have the mid section column in the middle... The FLAT floor is EXACTLY what I need for EASY access, that is, getting on and off the bike since my problem is with the bottom part of my body (I can't lift my legs up high anymore and my column can't bend, twist or turn in any way - it's rigid!). 3. High wheels (within the scooter line up), which are WAY safer when riding at higher speeds (Highways) and twistees (mountain roads, etc.) while still maintaining their agility and maneuverability within the City. There are VERY FEW bikes like this nowadays (most manufacturers have all gone with the high mid section column as a standard for these types of scooters - GTs, etc.). A strong competitor (in my eyes) is the Kymco X-Town, for example, which is the other bike I'm looking at now. PRICE!!!! (Purchase + Maintenance + Parts availability, etc.) And Bike Service (access/availability to dealer shops and for mechanical maintenance during warranty here in Spain) are going to be the key decision factors. Again... GREAT HONEST VIDEO! Cheers from Sunny Spain!!! 😁👍😎✌✌🏍🏍

[@RideWithAlex]

You have to try them out, I can only convey stats and my feeling on the bike but go for test rides and try them for yourself.

[@animamundi4842]

How about consumption 4.0 - 4.2 per 100km🤔

[@RideWithAlex]

About 3-4

[@animamundi4842]

@@RideWithAlex thanks ✌️

[@dragicradovanovic]

Food review. One correction. It doesn't have a traction control. All the best.

[@RideWithAlex]

Sym documentation says it has TC just that you trun it off though the buttons on the dash.

[@dragankovacevic3945]

You are apsolut right about hight of platform and missing the hook for bag all adthers is corectI I drive honda sh 350 too 1000 eur diferent in price worth evrery cent

[@Evri500]

I have this baby for two months. Guys, trust me, you can't capture it's beauty in camera. The black is gorgeous Btw, I wish we have such good roads in my stupid city. Our roads looks like bombarded here and I can't really enjoy it.

[@RideWithAlex]

We have our bad spots with bad roads too :))

[@vijaydeejay15]

Want to get the black if it comes to the UK :)

[@Evri500]

@@vijaydeejay15 Get the black or white if you want to keep it for long time. Grey and blue are just... Fine. Nothing special.

[@vijaydeejay15]

@@Evri500 Thanks, I contacted MotoGB who is the dealer for most brands in the UK and they confirmed it might be a future modal for the UK so sadly I had to go for the Honda adv 350.

[@Evri500]

@@vijaydeejay15 Ahh, that's awesome scooter too buddy! Have fun and be safe.

[@ovidiubigd7468]

Alex dupa video tau am cumparat unu si sunt foarte mulumit

[@gambler-royalenfield7450]

Forgot to ask you one more thing which is sometimes a problem for me... I'm 1.70 Meters tall and have medium size hands... Is access to the break handles too separated from the grip? I find that sometimes they are in many scooters and few scooters have adjustable break levers for size (Kymco X-Town has them) and to.me and many smaller people it is critical as a value add, instead of some other nice-to-have features because being able to BREAK comfortably (access to the lever wirh shorter hands) is a BASIC SAFETY measure and many manufacturers are misplacing costs on "modern" values that are not as important as other things, from a safety perspective (what good is a Bike if you can't access your brakes??!!). Hope you can let me know... since you work at SYM. I haven't been able to try it out yet... just got out of the Hospital a week ago again for other stuff that need to be done (you know... it's like when you take your car - not usually your bike because bikers tend to take much better care of their beasts than car owners)... once you go inside a Hospital for one little thing... you never know how you will come out because of everything else they'll find (or so they tell you)... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cheers from Sunny Spain!!!! 😁👍😎✌✌🏍🏍

[@RideWithAlex]

The Joyride is oriented towards shorter people, 1.70 you should be very comfortable on it and reach the ground well. About the brake levers I have size M gloves and I have no problem with this scooter.

[@xpkiki1]

Wowww... No test that i wach shows the manual key..... thanks realy....

[@dmx3838]

What better 16 inch or 15?

[@RideWithAlex]

Kinda the same, haven't ridden the 15" version to see the difference.

[@dmx3838]

@@RideWithAlex 16 had more stability no?

[@RideWithAlex]

@@dmx3838 theoretically a bit, yes.

[@panotak881]

16.No words

[@danidany8535]

1. Cat costa in Romania? 2. De ce pe siteul Sym nu exista?

[@RideWithAlex]

Pentru preturi și disponibilitate te rog sa te adresezi echipei de vânzări. Nu este pe site pentru ca se aduce doar la comanda.

[@danidany8535]

@@RideWithAlex adica se incerca negocierea pretului, de parca lumea nu poate sa vada cat e la greci :))))

[@RideWithAlex]

@@danidany8535 nu este nici o negociere, preturile sunt fixe și stabilite deja, doar nu este pe site pentru ca nu se aduce decât la comanda, cine este interesat contactează echipa de vânzări și comanda o unitate.

[@danidany8535]

@@RideWithAlex ma faci sa rad, deci scuterul asta e un produs de nisă, se da pe sub mana :)))))))) halal afaceri!

[@RideWithAlex]

@@danidany8535 🤦🏻‍♂️n-ai înțeles, nu se da pe sub nici o mână, are preț fix și se vinde cu factura ca orice alta unitate ce iese din showroom, prețul ori îl poți estima luând în calcul prețul din Grecia plus costul transportului din Grecia în România sau poți suna la numerele de pe site sa aflii prețul de vânzare, preț final și nenegociabil. Asta dacă chiar ești interesat sa achiziționezi ceva altfel comentam aiurea-n tramvai 😉.

[@copu7850]

Salutare! Ai indee cat costa la noi?

[@RideWithAlex]

Contactează echipa de vânzări de la SYM România si iti vor comunica prețul.

[@panotak881]

Suna la SYM

[@hatimajouna6458]

price ?

[@RideWithAlex]

Check your local SYM Dealer!

[@panotak881]

4.790 eyros

[@hocaseko]

top speed ?

[@RideWithAlex]

140kmh, you can find this type of info on the manufacturers website.

[@panotak881]

148 km on speedometer

[@Onceuponatimejotaele]

In Spain only available with 15" wheels and too expensive compared to competitors. Bad for SYM.

[@RideWithAlex]

How much is it?

[@Onceuponatimejotaele]

@@RideWithAlex €5.300

[@RideWithAlex]

@@Onceuponatimejotaele doesn't seem that bad :/

[@Onceuponatimejotaele]

​@@RideWithAlexBut the only 15" front wheel choice instead of 16" really sucks.

[@ashleyaldridge845]

Just paid €5300 inc topbox and insurance

[@frommars9043]

Too expensive, at least in Spain. It won't reach any top sales score.

[@RideWithAlex]

Depends what you compare it with.

[@sniperule2004]

Is this bikes and beards?

[@RideWithAlex]

Getting there 🤣

[@sniperule2004]

@@RideWithAlex Is this the romanian style bikes and beards but with scooters?

[@RideWithAlex]

@@sniperule2004 maybe soon :))

[@robertpetrescu1978]

De ce nu vorbesti in romana?!😮😮😮😮

[@RideWithAlex]

Pentru ca acest canal se adreseaza unui public internațional.