Kymco Racing 250 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Racing 250 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. 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. 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 Racing 250
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
20 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
approximately 18 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
approximately 20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 130 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
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
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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