Yamaha Xmax 300 vs Kymco People S 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xmax 300 vs Kymco People S 300. 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 People S 300: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 163 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 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 300
Kymco People S 300
Horsepower (hp)
28 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
29 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
163 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
28 hp @ 7,250 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
29 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
24 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
145 km/h
135 km/h (estimated)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
163 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average — estimated)
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 People S 300
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that rewards budget-conscious commuters, nothing more."
Pros
+Genuine highway-capable performance
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Underseat storage fits helmet
Cons
−Suspension wallows in corners
−Bland, forgettable riding experience
−Resale value drops sharply
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