Kymco People 150 vs HP Power Nickel 150 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco People 150stacks up against the HP Power Nickel 150. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco People 150HP Power Nickel 150
Model year20122011
Price$2,799
Engine152 cc152 cc
Weight111 kg114 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity1.8 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires80/80-16 / 100/80-16 130/60-13 / 130/60-13

Kymco People 150 vs HP Power Nickel 150 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco People 150 and the HP Power Nickel 150 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco People 150 brings its published horsepower in a 111 kg package, while the HP Power Nickel 150 counters with its own power figure at 114 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: