Honda Vario 160 vs Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vario 160 vs Kymco Ak 550 Premium. Honda Vario 160: 12.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 118 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kymco Ak 550 Premium: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vario 160
Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Horsepower (hp)
12.8 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.8 Nm
52.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
12.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
13.8 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
52.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~125 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
118 kg (curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.2 L/100km or ~45 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Vario 160
7.8/10
"A dependable urban workhorse that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Reliable eSP+ engine
+Excellent fuel economy
+Smooth CVT delivery
Cons
−CVT belt neglect common
−Suspension tuned soft
−Battery tray rusts early
Kymco Ak 550 Premium
7.8/10
"Underrated maxi-scooter that rewards buyers willing to overlook brand snobbery."
Pros
+Punchy, torquey twin engine
+CarPlay integration works flawlessly
+Strong value against rivals
Cons
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
−Windscreen adjuster wears quickly
−Early thermostat issues existed
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