Kymco Downtown 350 vs Honda Forza 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Downtown 350 vs Honda Forza 350. Kymco Downtown 350: 28 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market and configuration), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Honda Forza 350: 29 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 218 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Downtown 350
Honda Forza 350
Horsepower (hp)
28 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
29 Nm
32 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
218 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
28 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
29 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
32 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market and configuration)
145 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
218 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approximately 24–29 km/L typical real-world average)
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Downtown 350
7.0/10
"Solid urban workhorse that knows its limits and respects yours."
Pros
+Reliable, low-maintenance engine
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Generous underseat storage
Cons
−Struggles above 70mph
−Uninspiring plastic quality
−Limited dealer network support
Honda Forza 350
8.2/10
"The sharpest commuter tool Honda builds, period."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Generous heated underseat storage
Cons
−Front fork seals wear early
−Tyres disappear quickly
−Windscreen develops annoying rattles
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