Sym Maxsym 400i vs Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 400 (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sym Maxsym 400istacks up against the Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSym Maxsym 400iPiaggio MP3 Touring LT 400
Model year20152012
Price$8,699
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower33 hp34 hp
Torque32 Nm37 Nm
Weight229 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.9 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Tires120/70-15 / 150/70-14 120/70-12 / 140/70-14

Sym Maxsym 400i vs Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sym Maxsym 400i and the Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sym Maxsym 400i brings 33 hp in a 229 kg package, while the Piaggio MP3 Touring LT 400 counters with 34 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: