Yamaha Nmax 125 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Nmax 125 vs Kymco Ak 550. Yamaha Nmax 125: 11.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 131 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Nmax 125
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.7 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0–2.4 L/100km (approx. 42–50 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Nmax 125
8.0/10
"The benchmark used 125 scooter if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Solid, premium build quality
+Comfortable for longer commutes
Cons
−CVT belt wears quietly
−Bodywork scratches very easily
−Storage space genuinely limited
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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