Yamaha Ray Zr 125 vs Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Ray Zr 125 vs Kymco Ak 550 Premium. Yamaha Ray Zr 125: ~8.2 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 99 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~90-95 km/h (estimated real-world; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kymco Ak 550 Premium: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Ray Zr 125
Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Horsepower (hp)
8.2 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.3 Nm
52.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
90 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
99 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~8.2 hp @ 6,500 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~10.3 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
52.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~90-95 km/h (estimated real-world; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
155 km/h
Weight
99 kg (curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approx. 2.35 L/100km or ~42-45 km/L (real-world average; manufacturer claims up to 47 km/L)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Ray Zr 125
7.0/10
"Solid urban scooter if service history checks out completely."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha fuel injection
+Excellent urban fuel economy
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−CVT neglect is common
−Fairing parts are pricey
−Zero highway capability
Kymco Ak 550 Premium
7.8/10
"Underrated maxi-scooter that rewards buyers willing to overlook brand snobbery."
Pros
+Punchy, torquey twin engine
+CarPlay integration works flawlessly
+Strong value against rivals
Cons
−Parts sourcing can frustrate
−Windscreen adjuster wears quickly
−Early thermostat issues existed
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