Piaggio Zip 125 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Zip 125 vs Kymco Ak 550. Piaggio Zip 125: 10 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 97 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Piaggio Zip 125
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
10 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.6 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
97 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
10 hp @ 8,000 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
9.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
97 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Zip 125
7.0/10
"A solid urban workhorse if you buy the right one."
Pros
+Parts widely available everywhere
+Slim, filtering-friendly profile
+Reliable with proper maintenance
Cons
−Variator belt often neglected
−Front drum brakes underwhelming
−Plastics scratch embarrassingly easy
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
