Kymco People S 150 vs Piaggio Liberty 150
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco People S 150 vs Piaggio Liberty 150. Kymco People S 150: 11.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Piaggio Liberty 150: approximately 11.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, approximately 115 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco People S 150
Piaggio Liberty 150
Horsepower (hp)
11.5 hp
11.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.5 Nm
12.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
115 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
approximately 11.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
12.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
approximately 12.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated)
approximately 95 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
approximately 115 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco People S 150
7.0/10
"The sensible used buy that won't embarrass your wallet."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Generous underseat storage space
Cons
−CVT neglect is common
−Plastic panels crack easily
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
Piaggio Liberty 150
6.5/10
"A solid city tool if the CVT hasn't been ignored."
Pros
+Reliable single-cylinder engine
+Excellent urban fuel economy
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−CVT neglect kills them
−Struggles above 55mph
−Frame rust prone
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