Kymco People S 250 vs Hyosung MS3-250 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco People S 250stacks up against the Hyosung MS3-250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco People S 250Hyosung MS3-250
Model year20102014
Price$4,499$4,499
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower25 hp
Torque22 Nm
Weight158 kg155 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity2.2 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. 2 pistons caliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 2 pistons calipers
Tires110/70-16 / 140/70-16 120/70-13 / 140/60-14

Kymco People S 250 vs Hyosung MS3-250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco People S 250 and the Hyosung MS3-250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco People S 250 brings its published horsepower in a 158 kg package, while the Hyosung MS3-250 counters with 25 hp at 155 kg. On price, the Hyosung MS3-250 has the lower MSRP.

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: