2024
Sym VF 185 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 737102 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Sym |
| Model | VF 185 |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. ABS. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescope fork |
| Fronttyre | 90/80-17 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Mono shock |
| Reartyre | 120/70-17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Emissiondetails | Euro 5 |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Topspeed | 123.0 km/h (76.4 mph) |
| Torque | 16.1 Nm (1.6 kgf-m or 11.9 ft.lbs) @ 7250 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, gold, blue, white |
|---|---|
| Comments | SYM cubs are produced by Sanyang Motor in Taiwan. |
| Instruments | Analogue/digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 6.00 litres (1.59 US gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overallheight | 1115 mm (43.9 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2000 mm (78.7 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 720 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 111.0 kg (244.7 pounds) |
About Sym
Country of Origin:
Taiwan
Founder:
Sanyang Motor Co., Ltd.
Best Known For:
Reliable scooters (Jet, Symphony), small motorcycles, and automotive JV manufacturing
Company History
SYM blends Taiwan’s manufacturing discipline with rider-friendly pricing. Its scooters—Symphony, Jet, Fiddle—win commuters with easy starts, tidy fueling, and corrosion-aware hardware. Years of automotive joint ventures honed QA and supplier control, reflected in consistent finish and electrics that survive rain and winters. SYM’s dealer networks emphasize spares, making ownership predictable for students, fleets, and families. The brand’s identity is quiet competence: machines that just work.