Yamaha Tricity 300 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tricity 300 vs Kymco Ak 550. Yamaha Tricity 300: 28 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 271 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, note: Yamaha does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Tricity 300
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
28 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
29 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
271 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
28 hp @ 7,750 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
29 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, note: Yamaha does not officially publish top speed)
170 km/h
Weight
271 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tricity 300
7.5/10
"A genuinely clever commuter that rewards patient, urban-focused riders enormously."
Pros
+Exceptional wet-weather front grip
+Smooth, tractable engine delivery
+Outstanding low-speed stability
Cons
−Front linkage maintenance costs hurt
−Storage space genuinely pathetic
−Heavier than it looks
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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