Yamaha Tmax 560 vs Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tmax 560
Kymco Ak 550 Premium
Horsepower (hp)
47.6 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
55.7 Nm
52.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
52.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tmax 560
8.5/10
"The best scooter money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Genuinely motorcycle-like handling
+Bulletproof 562cc twin
+Huge underseat storage
Cons
−Expensive even used
−CVT belt often neglected
−Heavy at 218kg
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