Yamaha TMAX SX vs Kymco AK 550 Premium (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha TMAX SXstacks up against the Kymco AK 550 Premium. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha TMAX SXKymco AK 550 Premium
Model year20192024
Price
Engine530 cc550 cc
Horsepower45 hp
Torque53 Nm52 Nm
Weight223 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Tires120/70-15 / 160/60-15 120/70-R15 / 160/60-R15

Yamaha TMAX SX vs Kymco AK 550 Premium — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha TMAX SX and the Kymco AK 550 Premium usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha TMAX SX brings 45 hp, while the Kymco AK 550 Premium counters with its own power figure at 223 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: