Kymco K-pipe 125 vs Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco K-pipe 125 vs Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150. Kymco K-pipe 125: 9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary by market) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated, note: some sources suggest up to 100 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150: ~11.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~115 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco K-pipe 125
Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150
Horsepower (hp)
9.7 hp
11.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.5 Nm
13.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
115 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
9.7 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary by market)
~11.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
9.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
~13.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated, note: some sources suggest up to 100 km/h)
~120 km/h (estimated)
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
~115 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
~2.2 L/100km or ~45 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco K-pipe 125
7.0/10
"Cheap urban fun that rewards buyers who inspect carefully first."
Pros
+Genuinely tough little engine
+Brilliant urban maneuverability
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Breathless above 60mph
−Neglected examples everywhere
−Cheap switchgear and plastics
Yamaha Jupiter Mx 150
7.5/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards careful used-bike shoppers."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Precise, satisfying gearbox
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Fork seals leak with age
−Cam chain rattles cold
−Bland, uninspiring styling
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