SYM Maxsym TL 508 - Review

We go on a full of the 2021 Sym Maxsym TL 508. We take a close look at all the details that make this scooter one of the best on the market and take it for a quick spin around the yard. I am still waiting for it to get a license plate so we can take it out on the open road and really see what it's made of, but until then enjoy this review.
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[@RideWithAlex]

The power is something else with this one, what do you think the 0-100km/h time will be?

[@louisweigemini]

I guess it's about 7.5s!

[@aagcasino]

Hi Alex, I'm waiting for my new SL 508 2023 do you think it's bad if I don't install the windshield cuz I really don't like it ... I'm way too used with my R1...

[@RideWithAlex]

@@aagcasino it looks weird witbout it.

[@aagcasino]

@@RideWithAlex As I said I like how it looks I saw a shorter model do you think it will be bad for driving?

[@RideWithAlex]

@@aagcasino i don't know, depends how you like the wind 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ws5712]

Finally a review that isn't Taiwanese Indonesian or Italian.

[@cuplove1]

This is the most proper english language review of maxsym tl,, well done brother, really appreciate it

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! :D

[@rolacook222]

It is amazing nice how well you go through all the gadget / fob, etc. mechanics of each manufacturer’s products, (something most of them are loathe to do or even think of)? Knowing a rider is out of luck if the ignition receiver goes out, (with no alternative), is something to consider, (thumbs up for mentioning it). Traction control info was great to know for a potential buyer, (thanks again)! Very fair & honest personal appraisals for this unit. Thank you, Rola (Oregon / USA).

[@jota1221]

Great review. Once scooters get to a certain size you begin to loose the benefits of a scooter and take on some of the disadvantages of a bike , lack of storage, excess weight , oily, messy chain. Possibly 350/400 cc singles are the optimum size if you want a big scooter. Nice looks though and very comfy. Thanks.

[@Baneheart666]

Hey man, just wanted to say thank you. Your video is quality stuff with no fluff, you know your stuff :)

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@ari_jola8764]

Great Scooter and great video.👍 The most informative channel for SYM-Scooters on KZbin.😃

[@RideWithAlex]

Thanks again!

[@markopetre3583]

Agree !

[@Ko700el]

yeah..i totally agree with you about the keys not turning on the scooter, this isn't a nitpick, this is a valid problem that they havent fixed yet...it happens that im in search of a brand new scooter and during my search (since my good old kymco people gti 300 is slowly dying) and i specify that unless the keys start the bike not to show me keyless stuff since one of my coworkers had what you said happen to him and was freaking stuck in the middle of nowhere at 2am and had to wait anothet 1and a half hour for the truck to take the bike for service

[@RideWithAlex]

The system that is on the new Joyride is full keyless but with a back-up key. It's a combination of the system on the JetX and the one on the Maxsym. I hope SYM starts using this system on all of it's models.

[@Ko700el]

@@RideWithAlex i didnt know that ...ok, im gonna check the new joyride first thing on monday ...thank you :)

[@goru426]

I own a Kymco AK550 and it's a great scooter. I'm sure this SYM TL 508 is also very good!

[@ktkace]

The TL is outselling the AK 5 to 1 in Taiwan...

[@xchalibur77]

@@ktkace maybe it's because the AK costs more

[@vladel]

Felicitari Alex pt. videourile pe care le faci! Continutul este de calitate. Am mers si eu cu un crusym de 300 si mi a placut mult. Cel mai probabil o sa vand motocicleta si o sa imi iau unul.

[@RideWithAlex]

Foarte buna alegere cruisym ul, vineri public și un performance test cu el cum am făcut și cu 400-le :D

[@vladel]

@@RideWithAlex Super. Abia astept. Eu am sesizat o putere mai mic afata de xmax 300 si h forza de 350

[@markopetre3583]

Starting with style. Like all your reviews

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you, I try to shake it up a little bit every now and then :)

[@pramunddas8933]

I love my good model sym 508 tl scoter.

[@KK-bx9xr]

I had to install polini variator and spring in my TL500 to really make it smooth

[@RideWithAlex]

It is a little jerky at very low speeds, bellow 20 km/h

[@יוסףמזרחי-ד4ר]

Awsome video please another one on the maxsym tl fast go extreme driving for see what the bike worth 🙏

[@RideWithAlex]

Next week 😁

[@tasosli2214]

Great review thanks. Sym TL or kymko xciting 400s do you recommend?

[@RideWithAlex]

I haven't tried the kymco so I can't say 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JQUICK21]

All of your instagram photos show a different/smaller scooter….why?

[@RideWithAlex]

Because my personal scooter (the one that i own) is a 2021 Sym Symphony ST200. The TL I had a few days for testing for the channel. If you look on my channel I have tests with just about all the scooters that SYM has to offer. I don't own all of them, I'm not rich :)))

[@Adrian.B01]

Bravo! Spor la teste si continut!

[@RideWithAlex]

Mulțumesc 😁

[@kallindar123]

alex would you sugest this bike as an upgrade froma beverly 350 ? what about the hight of sadle in comparison with the piagio ?

[@RideWithAlex]

It's a totally different riding experience than the Beverly, you have to try it dor yourself and see if you like it.

[@vincent2167]

Thanks for the video! From 0 to 50 km/h, is the Maxsym 400 faster?

[@RideWithAlex]

From 0-40 I can't say which is faster, but from 40 onwards the 508 is a rocket

[@raphaeldukhan]

Hey Alex I'm about to test-ride this bike tomorrow (the TCS model), upgrading from a Tricity 300. Your review is on time and very informative. Have you been able to ride it during rainy days? How does it handle? Thank you very much

[@RideWithAlex]

Unfortunately I haven't experienced it in the rain, but the TCS and ABS work best in the rain when grip is reduced.

[@raphaeldukhan]

@@RideWithAlex They do indeed. Thanks for the reply and you got a new subs. Keep up the great work!!👏🏼 👏🏼 Don't think I've found another channel that is as Scooter-friendly as yours!! Cheers from Israel 🇮🇱

[@RideWithAlex]

@@raphaeldukhan thank you 😁

[@hjkhhjkh3635]

Hi Alex, It’s me again with the same question 😂 is there more legroom on the maxsym than on the c400x from BMW?

[@RideWithAlex]

On the TL yes, a lot more legroom

[@hjkhhjkh3635]

@@RideWithAlex ok that’s good news. I found one for a good price. Would you recommend it over the c400x (if budget is not a problem)?

[@RideWithAlex]

@@hjkhhjkh3635 it's over the bmw in everything from performance to feeling, it's a different class. Maintenence is a bit expensive on yhe TL but then again the bmw isn't exactly cheap to maintain either. The only downside with the TL is you have to maintain the chaim like any motorcycle.

[@hjkhhjkh3635]

@@RideWithAlex hey man. I tried the maxsym 400 today but my knees touch the handlebars when I do tight turns. They didn’t have the tl508, so I couldn’t try it. Is there more leg room on the 508 than on the 400?

[@RideWithAlex]

@@hjkhhjkh3635 yes, there is a bit more leg room on the TL then on the maxsym 400

[@charlieboyvespa8610]

What will it be worth in a year I wonder. Better either a tmax or forza 750

[@RideWithAlex]

If you plan on selling it 1 year later I don't recommend buying new. New is for people that can afford the initial depreciation hit or for people who plan on holding on to it for at least 2-3 years. And that goes for any scooter/motorcycle from any manufacturer.

[@panosk7685]

what is your hight and its easy to drive if the biker is 168 cm ?

[@RideWithAlex]

It might be a bit difficult, I'm 175 cm tall.

[@slobo_k.2106]

Is it loud over bums and bad road

[@RideWithAlex]

Nope

[@潘聖堯-g9z]

Hi! How much speed can this TL 508 achieve?

[@RideWithAlex]

It's oficial top speed is 139km/h. In reality... I don't know yet :))

[@waynefoster2875]

I’ve got the sym maxsym 600 but the 508 isn’t available yet in the uk 🇬🇧. Come on sym pull your fingers out😕😕

[@RideWithAlex]

The old 600 and this new 508 are two completely different beasts. The old one is a more relaxed tourer this is more of a sport tourer.

[@waynefoster2875]

@@RideWithAlex I thought that watching your review. The lack of under seat storage will put me off buying a 508 but that’s the only reason😢😢

[@RideWithAlex]

@@waynefoster2875 just put a top case on it :)

[@nikburilin7421]

Was anderstandable

[@НастяПершина-л9щ]

😊

[@Byu79]

How many kms do you do with a full tank and normal speed? Thanks!

[@RideWithAlex]

Around 300-350km with a full tank outside the city, in the city 250-300

[@strezification]

This cannot be true. I have the 2023 version you cannot go more than 200 before fuel gauge lights up and then you need to refuel. It has a fuel tank of 12 litres and uses around 5.5 - 6 liters per 100 km... that is the only bad thing about this scooter / bike. Everything else is great

[@takis4954]

After you drove this model do you feel that the jet x is a Garbage 🗑️??

[@RideWithAlex]

No, the jet X is a very good scooter for it's price point. Don't forget I still ride around on my Shymphony ST, every single day.

[@takis4954]

@@RideWithAlex cool!!So not a big deal that has bigger engine right??

[@RideWithAlex]

@@takis4954 not for me, I like small and light scooters

[@RideWithAlex]

@@takis4954 no, same 12 hp, same top speed just a little bit more fuel consumption and a little bit more torque at low speeds.

[@paul5683]

Bright sunny days are not very good for video and photography. Too many shadows and reflections. You would be better off doing a production like this on an overcast day. The camera will self adjust to give you the proper exposure and colors.

[@RideWithAlex]

I film when I have time so you make due with what you got.

[@VegitoBlackityBlack]

Available in USA?

[@RideWithAlex]

I know there is a dealer trying to import Sym in the USA but only has 2-3 models. Unfortunately I don't know why Sym doesn't push for the USA market.

[@VegitoBlackityBlack]

@@RideWithAlex I want this model, please. Or the 2022 if it has traction control.

[@RideWithAlex]

@@VegitoBlackityBlack you will have to talk to the SYM dealer in the US, I am in Europe.

[@Abd121]

@@RideWithAlex the US is big and 2 wheels aren't too popular there to begin with, Americans would be very unlikely to consider a scooter when a lot of them spend a lot of time on the highway just to commute to work! so it kinda just is a bad market to put resources into when more urban countries exist.

[@jorgediez2081]

Le haces tú mismo los mantenimientos? Aquí en España tiene 5 años de garantía pero las revisiones son caras en los servicios oficiales, estoy pensando hacerle yo los mantenimientos aún con el riesgo de perder garantía... quería saber si son fiables estos motores y de electrónica en general o si te dio algún problema y que kms tiene gracias buen video!!!

[@bongt2003]

La anul sigur dau Cruisym-ul si imi iau din asta :)

[@RideWithAlex]

Ca si comfort tot Cruisym-ul e rege, dar in rest, daca vrei "putin" mai multa putere... :)))))

[@bongt2003]

​@@RideWithAlex Ar fi super daca ai putea odata sa iesi cu el si printre masini. Sunt curios cum te strecori cu el. Eu la Cruisym am problema doar cu oglinzile suv-urilor, care sunt destule prin Bucuresti :).

[@RideWithAlex]

Aștept sa ii apară un număr de înmatriculare :))))

[@hendrasusanto86]

fully keyless for safety bro. your bike almost impossible to steal

[@JQUICK21]

What location/country is this?

[@RideWithAlex]

Romania

[@KK-bx9xr]

TL465cc and TL508cc only difference is top speed i guess

[@RideWithAlex]

The rear sprocket has 1 tooth less, the engine has 6 bhp and 8 Nm more, that's about 20% power increase

[@KK-bx9xr]

Tl500 Stock 0 to 100km/h is 9.8secs GPS app Tl500 polini kit 0 to 100km/h is 7.5 secs

[@XXX21115]

@@RideWithAlex El motor no llega a esos 6 cv.4 cv y eso no es un 20% más de potencia.👍

[@JQUICK21]

THUMBS DOWN!.....What are you doing?.....Take the damn thing out on the road! Wow! SMH

[@RideWithAlex]

If you would have looked on my channel or at the end of this video you would have found links to my other 2 videos on the TL508 Road test: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b16QmIywnptmopI Performance test: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poXNeYKagZd8mJo I have probably the most detailed view of the TL508 you can find on KZbin!