Kymco Exciter 150 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Exciter 150 vs Yamaha Fz25. Kymco Exciter 150: ~13.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Exciter 150
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.2 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~13.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~13.2 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h
Weight
~118 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kymco Exciter 150
6.5/10
"Honest budget commuter that earns its keep without pretending otherwise."
Pros
+Genuinely reliable engine
+Cheap parts availability
+Fuel sipping economy
Cons
−Fork seals fail early
−Brakes inspire zero confidence
−Neglected by most owners
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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