Kymco AK 550 Premium vs Yamaha TMAX Tech Max (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco AK 550 Premiumstacks up against the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco AK 550 PremiumYamaha TMAX Tech Max
Model year20242024
Price
Engine550 cc562 cc
Horsepower47 hp
Torque52 Nm56 Nm
Weight223 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. 4-piston. Hydraulic. Optional ABS.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic. Optional ABS.
Tires120/70-R15 / 160/60-R15 120/70-R15 / 160/60-R15

Kymco AK 550 Premium vs Yamaha TMAX Tech Max — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco AK 550 Premium and the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco AK 550 Premium brings its published horsepower in a 223 kg package, while the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max counters with 47 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: