Yamaha Mio Soul vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mio Soul
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
7.9 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
8.5 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
93 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
7.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
8.5 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
93 kg (curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
40–45 km/L (approximately 2.2–2.5 L/100km, real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mio Soul
6.5/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Extremely reliable engine
+Easy urban maneuverability
+Cheap, available spare parts
Cons
−Struggles above 80kph
−Modest underseat storage space
−Variator wears quickly neglected
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.
