Kymco Racing 250 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Racing 250 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. 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. Yamaha Tmax 560: 47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Racing 250
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
20 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
approximately 18 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
approximately 20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 130 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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
Yamaha Tmax 560
8.5/10
"The best scooter money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Genuinely motorcycle-like handling
+Bulletproof 562cc twin
+Huge underseat storage
Cons
−Expensive even used
−CVT belt often neglected
−Heavy at 218kg
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