SYM ADX 300 Test: Introduction, Positioning and Rivals of the Sym ADX 300
The Adventure cutting scooter market of more than 125 cm3 is experienced vigorous growth in recent years. To a large extent, it is due to an aesthetic issue, since the vast majority of its users circulates only asphalt, but do not cease to have minimal off -road capabilities, beyond the aesthetics, which allows access to some destinations of “last mile”, such as a beach or cala, which is accessed by a more or less abrupt path.
Many of its users use it daily and during the holidays; Many of them want benefits beyond those provided by a 125 cm3 scooter. Thus, models such as the Honda ADV350 (29.2 hp, € 6,680), Kymco DTX 350 (28.2 hp, € 5,699) have emerged, the recently presented Zontes 368g (38.8 hp, € 5,592), the most exclusive Peugeot XP400 (36.7 hp, € 7,399) or the most direct rival of our protagonist of our protagonist of today, today Keeway Vieste 300 XDV (25.8 hp, € 4,190). He ADX 300 It is strategically located among its representative of the 1/8 liter, the ADX 125 that we already tested, and the Adxtg 400 next appearance.
In this way, Sym continues in its wide range strategy and attacks the middle weights with two members. A way to get the specific product for its users abundant in the value for money that has given the Taiwanese brand in Spain in the last two years.
SYM ADX 300 Test: Technical characteristics of SYM ADX 300
The Sym ADX 300 uses the same engine seen in the Joyride 300, but the chassis adapts reinforced to the demands of a crossover model, that is, more rigid. Thus, the cubic cylinder 278 cm3. The cylinder head is sohc, it is cooked by water and has 4 valves. Delivery 26 hp at 8,000 rpm and 26 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The electronics is present by means of TCS traction control, also disconnectable. Quality is present in brakes and suspensions.
In the front train, a brake disc of 260 mm in diameter, bitten by 4 radial clamp pistons guarantees braking, supported by the 240 mm rear disk for two piston clamp (the vast majority of motorcycles, carries one). The Bosch ABS is double channel. The fork has 125 mm of travel, while the double rear shock absorber is adjustable in five positions.
The instrumentation is in charge of a huge TFT screen of 7 “which gives the essential information (it does not report consumption), yes, of three different ways. Moving through the interface is not very comfortable, since it dispenses with it for the pineapples, having to press the SEL/SET buttons that flank the screen, in a position not very accessible.
It lacks many of the gadgets that give their rivals, but in return it offers a really good construction, construction and adjustment. In any case, pineapples are standard and do not give rise to any misunderstanding.
The ignition is by Smart Key, but there is still no connectivity. In return, the tube handlebar is in sight, which allows you to install any mobile support in an easy way. The bad thing is that the USB charger (A and C) is inside the glove compartment, which would be open if you want to load the mobile while the GPS is consulted. The lighting is full LED, it has diurnal light Drl and at night it shines really well.
The scooter measures are curious. It is really long between axes (1,510 mm), but its combination of CST wheels in 120/70-15 in front and 140/70-14 behind confers good stability in line (already low speed) and helped by the wide handlebars, agility in the changes of direction. The double height seat (and lumbar support) is 790 mm, quite affordable.
In fact, people of more than 180 cm may feel a little fit. With my 178 cm of height I do not usually have problems, nor with the ADX 300, but I could perceive that I am at the upper limit of those that can be considered comfortable.
The weight of the set is in 200 kilos in the order of march, in line with their rivals, all of them background being more robust. The 16 -liter deposit predicts long stretches without reposting, although we could not check its autonomy. We will leave it for a thorough test or a comparison.
Under the seat there is a hole for an integral helmet and there is still space for a backpack. There is a trunk as an option, as well as blanket and lock. It is not ruled out that it may include connectivity in the future.
Details such as the hand protector, very useful in winter in the absence of heating fists, are standard. And the best of details: it is available for € 4,599, with five years warranty and one year of free, gray and black insurance you see in the photos.
SYM ADX 300 Test: How is the Sym ADX 300
The presentation of the ADX 300 took place in Córdoba, a caliphal city from which a precious route left early in the morning. The scooter is perceived largely in view of the wheelbase, but once the easel is lost, the sensation of volume is lost.
The feet space allows the longitudinal displacement of them, although the heels are separated as they are delayed in the plane. The shield only allows to house the tip of the feet. If you try to support the feet on the shield, the tips will go outside of it. The seat is at a very affordable height.
The third vertex of the ergonomic triangle are the hands that are very separated as the handlebars are wide, apart from the tips a little open and inclined down. He reminded me, without being, to the first Monster.
You quickly get used to the peculiar position of the hands, because it is not uncomfortable. The screen size also surprises (for good); We have already said that the information is scarce, but the truth is that it reads very well. I recognize that I like the feeling of not being “about equipped.”
I may miss something. To be perfect, there is a lack of consumption information, cruise control and heated fists. It is also true that if I took all that, it would not cost € 4,599; but what is, except for the USB take, it is well raised. The feeling of quality is present, not only in sight, also to the touch. A solid product is perceived.
The same happens when starting the march. The 26 hp and 26 Nm engine may not be the fastest, but it develops with ease for the 200 kilos in a gear order that weighs Adx 300. In the choice of the adjustment of the variator between acceleration and peak speed, the second slightly prioritizes.
You do not miss thrusting thrust, perhaps a hair in recovering, but in return I give you the ability to hold high cruise speeds without forcing the engine.
His behavior is really good. Stability in line and low speed is very good. The handlebar and wheel measures compensate for the wheelbase when changing direction, being able to say that it is agile. Inspirate trust, to which the series CST contributes, of very good behavior in the not so good asphalt of the Cordoba roads
The route was beautiful and gave to check the dynamic qualities of ADX 300, more in favor of maintaining the speed of curve than to “kill her” in braking. Flowing with her chaining trace is very fun. In principle, it is difficult to make the easel rubbing at the expense of tilting, but if you find a strong pothole halfway, the friction will be safe, modifying the grip and perhaps the trajectory, so it is better not to look for the limits on bump roads.
On good firm roads, fun is assured. Little we could roll by urban atmosphere, but enough to verify that it is the main environment where the ADX 300 will be developed and for which it is well prepared.
Nor did we want to ignore their qualities on some dirt road, more inclined than I expected to save the scooter, both on rise and down. What does not admit is the driving standing, when the posture is somewhat forced, but the transit calmed by paths and paths.
Although brake handles are not adjustable, braking is easy to dose, even more using handles at the same time. Throughout the day I did not have the slightest complaint of the brakes, even in sports driving, for which they are well sized.
The final sensation is that of a well finished product, of remarkable and predictable behavior and that gives a lot for € 4,599. In the times, it is a great virtue.
