Yamaha Xmax 250 vs Kymco People S 200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xmax 250 vs Kymco People S 200. Yamaha Xmax 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kymco People S 200: 15 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xmax 250
Kymco People S 200
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
23.4 Nm
14.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
148 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
23.4 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
14.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
135 km/h
115 km/h (estimated)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xmax 250
7.5/10
"A dependable daily commuter that rewards buyers who check service history."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha build quality
+Generous underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Thirsty above 75mph
−Rear tyre wears quickly
−Limited aftermarket support
Kymco People S 200
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards sensible buyers, not enthusiasts."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Excellent fuel economy
+Under-seat storage generous
Cons
−Soft uninspiring suspension setup
−Mediocre braking performance
−Resale value drops fast
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