Kymco People S 150 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco People S 150 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. 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. Suzuki Burgman 650: 56 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco People S 150
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
11.5 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.5 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
12.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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
Suzuki Burgman 650
8.0/10
"The maxi-scooter that serious riders actually respect."
Pros
+Effortless automatic transmission
+Massive underfloor storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy, punishing to drop
−CVT belt replacement costly
−Aging windscreen mechanisms fail
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