Yamaha Ray Zr 125 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Ray Zr 125 vs Kymco Ak 550. 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: 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 Ray Zr 125
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
8.2 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.3 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
90 km/h
170 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
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~90-95 km/h (estimated real-world; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
170 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 (approximately 22 km/L)
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
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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