Kymco Racing 250 vs Peugeot Citystar 200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Racing 250 vs Peugeot Citystar 200. Kymco Racing 250: approximately 18 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed approximately 130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.8/10. Peugeot Citystar 200: 16 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated hp, 155 kg (curb weight) — estimated weight, top speed 125 km/h — estimated, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Racing 250
Peugeot Citystar 200
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
16 hp
Torque (Nm)
20 Nm
16 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
155 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
approximately 18 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
16 hp @ 8,000 rpm — estimated
Torque
approximately 20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
16 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — estimated
Top Speed
approximately 130 km/h (estimated)
125 km/h — estimated
Weight
approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
155 kg (curb weight) — estimated
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L) — estimated
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Racing 250
6.8/10
"Underrated budget 250 that rewards sensible buyers willing to look past the badge."
Pros
+Surprisingly confidence-inspiring handling
+Strong value against rivals
+Smooth low-rev torque
Cons
−Parts availability can be patchy
−Negligible resale value
−Forks underdamped at the limit
Peugeot Citystar 200
6.5/10
"Decent urban scooter if you buy carefully and budget for parts."
Pros
+Solid European build quality
+Excellent under-seat storage
+Composed, comfortable ride
Cons
−Parts availability is painful
−Dashboard electrics can fail
−Misleading displacement badging
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