Kymco Ak 550 Premium vs Kymco Xciting 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Kymco Xciting 500
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
52.5 Nm
41 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
218 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
52.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
41 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Kymco Xciting 500
7.5/10
"Underrated maxi-scooter that rewards buyers who do homework."
Pros
+Strong parallel-twin engine
+Excellent underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−CVT sensitive to neglect
−Parts sourcing still patchy
−Mediocre suspension adjustment options
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
