Kymco Super 8 50 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Super 8 50 vs Kymco Ak 550. Kymco Super 8 50: ~3.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models) hp, ~97 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate), 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 Super 8 50
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
3.5 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
4.5 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
97 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~3.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models)
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~4.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate)
170 km/h
Weight
~97 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~1.8 L/100km or ~55 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Super 8 50
6.5/10
"Competent city scooter if bought carefully and ridden appropriately."
Pros
+Solid Kymco build quality
+Cheap parts, easy service
+Smooth automatic transmission
Cons
−35mph ceiling is dangerous
−Neglected maintenance very common
−Resale value drops fast
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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