Kymco People Gt 300 vs Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco People Gt 300 vs Kymco Ak 550 Premium. Kymco People Gt 300: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kymco Ak 550 Premium: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco People Gt 300
Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
52.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
52.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco People Gt 300
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Punchy, reliable 278cc engine
+Massive underseat storage
+Highway-capable for money
Cons
−Plastics crack and fade badly
−Soft front suspension
−CVT maintenance often neglected
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
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