Kymco Super 8 50 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Super 8 50 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. 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. 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 Super 8 50
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
3.5 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
4.5 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
97 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~3.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~4.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate)
175 km/h
Weight
~97 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~1.8 L/100km or ~55 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
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
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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