Yamaha Jog 50 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Jog 50 vs Kymco Ak 550. Yamaha Jog 50: 3.6 hp @ 6,500 rpm (note: figures vary by generation and market restrictions) hp, 68 kg (wet/curb weight, varies slightly by generation) weight, top speed 50 km/h (restricted; approximately 60-70 km/h unrestricted depending on variant and generation), 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
Yamaha Jog 50
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
3.6 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
4.5 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
50 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
68 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
3.6 hp @ 6,500 rpm (note: figures vary by generation and market restrictions)
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
4.5 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimated; varies by generation)
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
50 km/h (restricted; approximately 60-70 km/h unrestricted depending on variant and generation)
170 km/h
Weight
68 kg (wet/curb weight, varies slightly by generation)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
1.5 L/100km (approximately 65-70 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Jog 50
7.0/10
"A dependable urban runabout that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Near-indestructible two-stroke engine
+Cheap and easy maintenance
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Hopeless on inclines
−Two-stroke requires regular attention
−Aging plastics crack easily
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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