Kymco People S 200 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco People S 200 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Kymco People S 200: 15 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 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 200
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.5 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
15 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
14.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 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 200
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards sensible buyers, not enthusiasts."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Excellent fuel economy
+Under-seat storage generous
Cons
−Soft uninspiring suspension setup
−Mediocre braking performance
−Resale value drops fast
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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