Gogoro Viva vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Gogoro Viva vs Kymco Ak 550. Gogoro Viva: ~7.1 hp (5.3 kW) peak power (note: varies by variant) hp, ~96 kg (curb weight; note: varies slightly by variant, estimated) weight, top speed ~85 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by variant — Viva, Viva Plus, Viva Mix), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kymco Ak 550: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Gogoro Viva
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
7.1 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
14 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
85 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
96 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~7.1 hp (5.3 kW) peak power (note: varies by variant)
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~14 Nm (instant, from 0 rpm — typical of electric motor)
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~85 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by variant — Viva, Viva Plus, Viva Mix)
170 km/h
Weight
~96 kg (curb weight; note: varies slightly by variant, estimated)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Electric — approximately 1.4–1.8 kWh/100km (equivalent; no fuel consumption)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Gogoro Viva
6.5/10
"Smart city tool, but verify the infrastructure exists first."
Pros
+Featherweight urban traffic weapon
+Zero maintenance headaches
+Instant torque off lights
Cons
−Ecosystem lock-in is real
−Monthly subscription fees sting
−Limited range flexibility
Kymco Ak 550
7.5/10
"Serious scooter that deserves more respect than it gets."
Pros
+Strong parallel-twin performance
+Premium suspension setup
+Excellent value used
Cons
−Thin dealer/parts network
−Resale value drops sharply
−TFT display reliability concerns
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