Kymco Racing 150 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Racing 150 vs Kymco Ak 550. Kymco Racing 150: 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kymco Ak 550: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Racing 150
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated)
170 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Racing 150
6.5/10
"Solid urban commuter if bought cheap and inspected carefully."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Reliable engine when maintained
+Low seat height beginner-friendly
Cons
−Struggles above 65mph
−Carburetor issues when neglected
−Cheap plastics crack easily
Kymco Ak 550
7.5/10
"Serious scooter that deserves more respect than it gets."
Pros
+Strong parallel-twin performance
+Premium suspension setup
+Excellent value used
Cons
−Thin dealer/parts network
−Resale value drops sharply
−TFT display reliability concerns
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