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All Bikes/Compare/Honda Joker 50 vs Kymco Super 8 50

Honda Joker 50 vs Kymco Super 8 50

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Joker 50 vs Kymco Super 8 50. 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 Super 8 50: ~3.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models) hp, ~97 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Honda Joker 50 Kymco Super 8 50
Horsepower (hp)
3.4 hp
3.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
4 Nm
4.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
84 kg
97 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~3.4 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated; note: figures vary by market and restriction)
~3.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models)
Torque
~4.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
~4.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~45 km/h (restricted for 50cc class; may vary by market regulation)
~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate)
Weight
~84 kg (wet/curb weight)
~97 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~1.8 L/100km or ~55 km/L (estimated real-world average)
~1.8 L/100km or ~55 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Honda Joker 50
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 Super 8 50
Kymco Super 8 50
6.5/10

"Competent city scooter if bought carefully and ridden appropriately."

Pros
+Solid Kymco build quality
+Cheap parts, easy service
+Smooth automatic transmission
Cons
35mph ceiling is dangerous
Neglected maintenance very common
Resale value drops fast

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