Honda Joker 50 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Joker 50 vs Kymco Ak 550. Honda Joker 50: ~3.4 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated; note: figures vary by market and restriction) hp, ~84 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~45 km/h (restricted for 50cc class; may vary by market regulation), 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
Honda Joker 50
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
3.4 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
4 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
84 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~3.4 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated; note: figures vary by market and restriction)
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~4.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~45 km/h (restricted for 50cc class; may vary by market regulation)
170 km/h
Weight
~84 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~1.8 L/100km or ~55 km/L (estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Joker 50
6.5/10
"A stylish urban toy that Honda built properly — buy clean or walk."
Pros
+Genuinely distinctive retro styling
+Honda reliability is legendary
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Painfully slow above 30mph
−Extended frame can crack
−Theft target historically
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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