Vespa GTV 250ie vs Sym Joymax 250 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa GTV 250iestacks up against the Sym Joymax 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa GTV 250ieSym Joymax 250
Model year20092010
Price
Engine259 cc260 cc
Weight146 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 120/70-12 110/90-13 / 130/70-13

Vespa GTV 250ie vs Sym Joymax 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa GTV 250ie and the Sym Joymax 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa GTV 250ie brings its published horsepower in a 146 kg package, while the Sym Joymax 250 counters with its own power figure.

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: