Yamaha Xmax 300 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xmax 300 vs Kymco Ak 550. Yamaha Xmax 300: 28 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Xmax 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
179 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
28 hp @ 7,250 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
29 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xmax 300
7.8/10
"The sensible scooter choice that doesn't punish you for it."
Pros
+Sorted suspension, genuinely fun
+Massive under-seat storage
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Maintenance skipped by owners
−Wind noise above 65mph
−Seat gets hot summer
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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