Volta RM5 vs Sym Joyride 200i evo (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Volta RM5stacks up against the Sym Joyride 200i evo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVolta RM5Sym Joyride 200i evo
Model year20212014
Price
Engine170 cc171 cc
Horsepower11 hp15 hp
Torque13 Nm13 Nm
Weight124 kg156 kg
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires130/70-13 / 130/70-13 100/80-12 / 130/70-12

Volta RM5 vs Sym Joyride 200i evo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Volta RM5 and the Sym Joyride 200i evo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Volta RM5 brings 11 hp in a 124 kg package, while the Sym Joyride 200i evo counters with 15 hp at 156 kg.

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: