Yamaha Riva 200 vs Kymco Downtown 200i (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Riva 200Kymco Downtown 200i
Model year19862013
Price$5,199
Engine200 cc205 cc
Horsepower11 hp
Weight167 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120/80-14 / 150/70-13

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

Picking between the Yamaha Riva 200 and the Kymco Downtown 200i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Riva 200 brings its published horsepower, while the Kymco Downtown 200i counters with 11 hp at 167 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: