Suzuki Lets 50 vs Kymco Super 8 50
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Lets 50 vs Kymco Super 8 50. Suzuki Lets 50: ~3.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~68 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~60 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Lets 50
Kymco Super 8 50
Horsepower (hp)
3.5 hp
3.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
4.5 Nm
4.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
60 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
68 kg
97 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~3.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
~3.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models)
Torque
~4.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
~4.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~60 km/h (estimated)
~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate)
Weight
~68 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
~97 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~1.5 L/100km or ~65-70 km/L (typical real-world average, estimated)
~1.8 L/100km or ~55 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Lets 50
6.5/10
"Bulletproof city runabout if you buy a well-maintained example."
Pros
+Rock-solid Japanese reliability
+Cheap parts, easy servicing
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Painfully slow on hills
−Tiny 4.5L fuel tank
−Cheap plastic feels flimsy
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
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