Sym Maxsym 400i ABS vs Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym Maxsym 400i ABSstacks up against the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym Maxsym 400i ABSYamaha DS4 DragStar Four
Model year20202012
Price
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower35 hp30 hp
Torque36 Nm31 Nm
Weight234 kg
Seat height30 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABSSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/70-15 / 160/60-14 130/90-16M / 170/80-15M

Sym Maxsym 400i ABS vs Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym Maxsym 400i ABS and the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym Maxsym 400i ABS brings 35 hp in a 234 kg package, while the Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four counters with 30 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: