Vespa 946 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Vespa 946 vs Kymco Ak 550. Vespa 946: 12.7 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 131 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 105 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
Vespa 946
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
12.7 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.8 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
12.7 hp @ 7,750 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
12.8 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.9 L/100km (approximately 34 km/L, estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Vespa 946
7.5/10
"A stunning urban sculpture that rewards patient, city-bound riders who prioritize style."
Pros
+Exceptional build quality throughout
+Turns heads constantly
+Surprisingly precise handling
Cons
−125cc struggles beyond town
−Dealer-only servicing costs hurt
−Parts availability can disappoint
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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