Kymco Ak 550 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Ak 550 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. 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. Yamaha Tmax 560: 47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Ak 550
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
53 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Yamaha Tmax 560
8.5/10
"The best scooter money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Genuinely motorcycle-like handling
+Bulletproof 562cc twin
+Huge underseat storage
Cons
−Expensive even used
−CVT belt often neglected
−Heavy at 218kg
Top 10 Accessories
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