SYM GTS Joymax 125 evo

GTS 125 / 250 / 300 EVO: With the great success of GTS 250, SYM decide to develop a higher standard version. The major improvement is to tune up GTS 250 to GTS 300.

Moreover, we changed its appearance from single head light to twin head light. That is not only for powerful looks but also provides better vision in the dark.

To sum up, several outstanding features of GTS EVO are as follows:

1. Level up: GTS has been modified from 250 up to 300.

2. Fashionable look: Large twin head light as phoenix eye lighting its unique style.

3. Excellent handling: 1440 mm a long wheel base length, it offers high stability for high speed.

4. Large storage: luggage box is able to accommodate two helmets.

5. Convenience: Various convenience designs such as pop up fuel cap, electronic seat opener, coin box etc.

Review:

The new Joymax is available as a learner legal 125cc and if you’ve got a full bike licence there’s also a 250 and 300cc version. The Joymax has been redesigned from the ground up, for starters the frame has been strengthened, the engine is new too and has been developed to be more economical (38kml for the 300). It’s also quieter and produces more power than its predecessor; it makes a claimed 20.2bhp at the rear wheel. The styling is also new and although there are still plenty of elements to recognise from the old GTS it’s been sharpened up significantly. The lights are new, as are the mirrors with integrated indicators. The dash is also new and looks stunning, it has four interlocking circular screens with a fuel gauge, speedo, rev counter, temp gauge and digital screen, which features trip, time and odometer. There’s a USB/12v equipped cubby hole in the right hand side of the legshields to charge mobile devices/sat nav and the seat can be popped open using a button on the handlebars to reveal a humungous illuminated storage space (large enough for two helmets) complete with manually operated immobiliser. Other new features include a heater in the centre of the floor; it’s operated by opening a grill to let warm air flood out, similar to the original Gilera Runner set up. The Joymax also features auto headlights, a first on a scooter. Other lighting highlights include LED front running lights; front fogs, hazards and a large LED rear light. Visually the new Joymax looks stunning; it’s a vast leap forward in terms of build quality and styling.

The 125cc version is quite nippy; it accelerates well enough and despite not being able to exploit its full power within the confines of the busy city. During it’s launch in Tel Aviv we managed to see just a tad over 60mph. The Joymax comes equipped with a linked braking system to simultaneously operate the front and rear brakes, so a simple two finger pull on the left lever is all that’s required to either slow the scooter or steady it as you ride slowly in traffic. The scooter feels so well balanced that you can stop it at the lights and not need to put a foot to the floor for a couple of seconds so it’s great for city riding where you’re probably riding slowly for most of the time. Both the 125, 250 and 300 share the same levels of equipment and of course styling but after our short test ride on the learner legal model we were all looking forward to sampling the 300’s extra power.