Piaggio Medley 125 vs Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Medley 125 vs Kymco Ak 550 Premium. Piaggio Medley 125: 10.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kymco Ak 550 Premium: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Medley 125
Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Horsepower (hp)
10.9 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.4 Nm
52.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
10.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
52.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Medley 125
7.5/10
"A genuinely premium urban scooter that rewards buyers who check history carefully."
Pros
+Premium build quality throughout
+Excellent underseat helmet storage
+Confidence-inspiring front suspension
Cons
−ABS pump failure risk
−Motorway pace genuinely limited
−Footboard hinge rust common
Kymco Ak 550 Premium
7.8/10
"Underrated maxi-scooter that rewards buyers willing to overlook brand snobbery."
Pros
+Punchy, torquey twin engine
+CarPlay integration works flawlessly
+Strong value against rivals
Cons
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
−Windscreen adjuster wears quickly
−Early thermostat issues existed
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