Yamaha Iron Max vs Kymco AK 550 55th (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Iron Maxstacks up against the Kymco AK 550 55th. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Iron MaxKymco AK 550 55th
Model year20152019
Price
Engine530 cc550 cc
Horsepower46 hp53 hp
Torque52 Nm55 Nm
Weight210 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS.Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABS.Single disc
Tires120/70-15 / 160/60-15 120/70-R15 / 150/60-R15

Yamaha Iron Max vs Kymco AK 550 55th — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Iron Max and the Kymco AK 550 55th usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Iron Max brings 46 hp, while the Kymco AK 550 55th counters with 53 hp at 210 kg.

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: