Yamaha Majesty 250 vs Kymco People S 250 (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Majesty 250Kymco People S 250
Model year20112010
Price$4,499
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower20 hp
Weight147 kg158 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.1 L2.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires110/90-12 / 130/70-12 110/70-16 / 140/70-16

Yamaha Majesty 250 vs Kymco People S 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Majesty 250 and the Kymco People S 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Majesty 250 brings 20 hp in a 147 kg package, while the Kymco People S 250 counters with its own power figure at 158 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: