Yamaha Riva 200 vs Kymco Downtown 200 (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Riva 200stacks up against the Kymco Downtown 200. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Riva 200Kymco Downtown 200
Model year19862010
Price——
Engine200 cc205 cc
Horsepower—21 hp
Torque—19 Nm
Weight—166 kg
Seat height—31 mm
Fuel capacity—3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission—Automatic
Front brakes—Single disc
Rear brakes—Single disc
Tires—120/80-14 / 150/70-13

Yamaha Riva 200 vs Kymco Downtown 200 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Riva 200 and the Kymco Downtown 200 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Riva 200 brings its published horsepower, while the Kymco Downtown 200 counters with 21 hp at 166 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: