Yamaha Xmax 250 vs Kymco Racing 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xmax 250 vs Kymco Racing 250. 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 Racing 250: approximately 18 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed approximately 130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xmax 250
Kymco Racing 250
Horsepower (hp)
20 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
23.4 Nm
20 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
155 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
approximately 18 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
23.4 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
approximately 20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
135 km/h
approximately 130 km/h (estimated)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
approximately 155 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (estimated 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 Racing 250
6.8/10
"Underrated budget 250 that rewards sensible buyers willing to look past the badge."
Pros
+Surprisingly confidence-inspiring handling
+Strong value against rivals
+Smooth low-rev torque
Cons
−Parts availability can be patchy
−Negligible resale value
−Forks underdamped at the limit
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