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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Xmax 300 vs Kymco People S 300

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
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
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

Top 10 Accessories

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PUIG Touring Windscreen Yamaha XMAX 300
PUIG · Windscreen
PUIG Touring Windscreen Yamaha XMAX 300
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R&G Engine Case Covers Yamaha XMAX 300
R&G · Crash Bars
R&G Engine Case Covers Yamaha XMAX 300
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Akrapovic Slip-On Line Yamaha XMAX 300
Akrapovič · Exhaust
Akrapovic Slip-On Line Yamaha XMAX 300
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Givi V47NT Monokey Top Case + Yamaha XMAX 300 Rack
Givi · Top Case
Givi V47NT Monokey Top Case + Yamaha XMAX 300 Rack
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Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Yamaha XMAX 300
Evotech · Tail Tidy
Evotech Performance Tail Tidy Yamaha XMAX 300
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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Riding Gloves
Gloves
Riding Gloves
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Mesh Riding Jacket
Jacket
Mesh Riding Jacket
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Riding Boots
Boots
Riding Boots
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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