Kymco Xciting 500 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Xciting 500 vs Kymco Ak 550. Kymco Xciting 500: 35 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Xciting 500
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
41 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
41 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Xciting 500
7.5/10
"Underrated maxi-scooter that rewards buyers who do homework."
Pros
+Strong parallel-twin engine
+Excellent underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−CVT sensitive to neglect
−Parts sourcing still patchy
−Mediocre suspension adjustment options
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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