Kymco AK 550 vs Yamaha TMAX
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kymco AK 550 and the Yamaha TMAX as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KYMCO Philippines (KPI) and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kymco Philippines, via kymco.com.ph.
Kymco AK 550
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱519,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,641
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha TMAX
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱598,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,870
How they differ
- The Kymco AK 550 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱519,000, which is ₱79,000 (13%) below the Yamaha TMAX at ₱598,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the AK 550 is estimated at ₱14,641 a month against ₱16,870 for the TMAX, a difference of ₱2,229 a month.
- The AK 550 makes more power (53.4 PS against 47.6 PS for the TMAX).
- The AK 550 has the lower seat at 785 mm, 15 mm below the TMAX, which matters for shorter riders.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kymco AK 550Standard, ₱519,000 | Yamaha TMAXStandard, ₱598,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | DOHC, 4-stroke, 8V, 2 cylinders | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 550.4 cc | 562 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 53.4 PS | 47.6 PS |
| Power peak | 7500 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 55.6 Nm | 55.7 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 5,750 | 5250 rpm |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 4 | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | CVT | V-belt automatic |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2160 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (differs) | 795 mm | 780 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1400 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1580 mm | 1575 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 785 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 218 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank | 15 L | 15 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 41mm upside down fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Unit swing arm (horizontal trailing arm rear suspension) | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Double float disc with Bosch 9.1M ABS | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc with Bosch 9.1M ABS | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70-15 | 120/70R15M/C (56H) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160/60-15 | 160/60R15M/C (67H) tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Alloy | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Front and rear ABS | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 7-inch TFT display with navigation |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Smart Key System |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.