Kymco Spike vs Yamaha SZR (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKymco SpikeYamaha SZR
Model year20072018
Price
Engine120 cc123 cc
Torque10 Nm10 Nm
Weight120 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-17 / 2.75-17 2.50-18 / 2.75-18

Kymco Spike vs Yamaha SZR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Spike and the Yamaha SZR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Spike brings its published horsepower in a 120 kg package, while the Yamaha SZR counters with its own power figure.

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: