This is easily the best, no bullshit review of two wheeled transport I’ve ever seen and I’ve been riding for close on 50 years and creating content for 40 years. Mad props.

This is one of the best product reviews I have ever seen, on any product or product comparison. You know your products and you are a superb presenter. Well done.

Only downside to Kymco has got to be dealer availability.

I owe a burgman 2011 with 27k miles and have only done oil changes brakes and changed tires one time Nothing else, I would never change it for any other brand in the world. And looks better than the other competitors.

I just purchased a New 2020 Suzuki Burgman 400 about 2 months ago and it's Amazing how fun & Comfortable it is to Ride I'd highly recommend it for any one

Have a Burgman 650. Like the AK 550. The Burgman WILL match the speed of both of the other bikes in this video. Documented over 112 actual mph and early models documented over 120 mph per highway patrol speed radar. The speedo on my Burgman is about 10% high. The speedo on my previous Honda CTX1300 was spot on exactly the same as my GPS unit (and those radar signs posted in some places). The Burgman 400 is the model that has been out since 1998. The Burgman 650 didn't show up until 2002 overseas and in the USA in 2003. The video implies that the Burgman 650 does not have the engine mid mounted in the frame. But it does have a mid mounted engine in the frame same as the other 2 scooters being compared. The final drive is what is different in the Burgman which has a gear train final drive. And to counter the comment from a few days ago these all are fuel injected 4 stroke engines with no smoke and no "buzz" at all but all are very smooth operating motors. At least as good or better than standard bikes in the same size class. I've owned Cruisers, a GW, and Sport touring bikes. All of these compare favorably to any of those. Yes, a side by side picture would've been good for this video. Oh, and the Kymco weight stat is dry weight, not wet (with all fluids/gas added). The Burgman stated weight is wet and some say as low as 610lbs, up to just over 625lbs... wet. These are all as stated... motorcycles dressed up somewhat like scooters.

Bro I want one! I just need them (AK) to stay in America long enough so that I can get into some kind of used marketplace for this bike. Unfortunately price point is a factor for some of us. I'd adore a new one however it's just not for me at this time but I absolutely love it and I want one so bad. The video was excellent, thank you.

Thanks Mate, good static comparison 🦘👍

Really enjoyed that masterclass mate, very informative!!

Come on Burgman!! Step it up (Heads up Display NEEDED) ASAP 🙏🏻

Your guys reviews/overviews are always some of the best on KZfaq! Keep up the great work. 😎👍🏼👍🏼

Love it!!! In the middle of gett'in one now. A black one, was hard to find. I have owned and have been riding a 2007 Yamaha Majesty YP400 for 10 yrs love it...also have a 2014 Honda CTX700 DCT love it too....BUT this AK 500 is the perfect mash-up PLUS!+++ Can't wait to get my AK550!! Great video, GREAT information and really good comparisions! Well done! Thx!

Excellent comparison of other Scooters. I wish you were in Florida. Still undecided on which Scooter to get, but now I’m leaning towards the Kymco AK550. Thank you for sharing.

I'm going with the Kymco, thanks

Spectacular review!

I'm now riding Kymco Downtown With Noodoe System... Really love the bike.. the bike is really stable and fun to ride.. thinking of upgrading to Kymco AK550 in the future...

I watched the whole video, and I can say with 110% certainty, Cleveland Rocks. 👍

Currently ride a C650Sport and it is awesome. Too low miles on it to consider a trade in but the Kymco AK seems awesome. It's just missing a heated seat.

I have a 2015 Burgman 650 and it has gone well over 100 mph. Maybe the 99 mph is the suggested top speed.

Excellent comparative presentation on the three Max Scooters. What’re the prices and availability ?

ive own c650gtsince 2014 with 53k km so far..so far so good but expensive to maintain..just bought my sym400i last year for daily manuver..this maxsym i just love it

This is a very comprehensive review of the three bikes although it would seem you prefer the Kymco. I have a 2009 version of the Suzuki Burgman AN 650 Executive. In Australia (where I live) the heated grips and seat did not come as part of the package. The Burgman is no longer sold in Australia and neither is the BMW - I am not sure if the Kymco is available. In its prime the Suzuki was in my opinion the benchmark for maxi scooters. The 650 engine is plenty responsive and the transmission wors well especially on the highway where the 6th gear over drive makes for better fuel economy. The electrically adjustable screen is great for keeping the wind off at high speed on the highway but allows for good air flow at low speeds. There is a lot of storage in the dash and under the seat (two full face helmets if packed correctly) a top box completes the package. I don't know about the Kymco but the BMW in any version had less in dash storage and could only hold on helmet. Probably the Kymco represents better value for money at a lower price although all the maxi scooters are expensive to put on the road (in Australia). I have owned a few bikes both two-wheelers and three wheelers including a Piaggio MP3 400. I've enjoyed riding all of them. I like my Burgman as much as I liked my Kawasaki Voyager which I have now swapped for a Can Am Spyder. Thanks for your review. As I'm sure you've heard it's not what you ride it is the ride that is important.

I have a xtown 300 I love it built great I wish I could get a 550 you mentioned the mirrors I've never had a problem they work awesome for me

Thanks a lot! Great video.

Don't leave out the brakes. Kymco stepped up to the plate with Brembo radial-mount front brakes.

Well delivered and excellent information

The Burgman also has the strongest CVT and a wet clutch which is for me the killer feature. I have the C650GT and wish it had a wet clutch.

How is this bike on wind management? Also how is it seating wise? The Kymco 300 and Yamy Xmas are way to cramped for my older hips and knees at 6 foot 32 inseam. I did see someone removed the rear butt stop or rest to gain better body extension. Doubt any dealer would let me test one, heck nearest one is in Toledo at Honda East, I am outside of Dayton. There is an power equipment dealer only 2 miles away from me in Arcanum, OH that has carried the 300 downtown Kymco and smaller models that does not stock the AK 550, but I assume could order one in. I had the Xciting 500 8 years ago. I liked it, and had good power but did not turn in as good as my motorcycles. I do want a smaller bike to go with my Victory Cross Country for a lot of these weekday 50 mile trips. I have a feeling this AK 550 could do the job and rather well. Sure like that they made it perform more like a motorcycle by improving the shocks, frame strength, and much less unsprung weight.

Would love to see pictures in the frame of the other scooters your speaking of. I am a newbie and so lost .

Fantastic comparison video. I had a Burgman Executive 650 a few years ago and it was a great bike, but it was heavy. I now have Kymco X-Town 300i ABS and love it. I will be trading up to a Kymco AK550 in the next year, however. Looking forward to a tad more power. One thing that I did not find with my 300i that you did, is that the mirrors on it work just perfect for me. No issues having a perfect sight picture behind me at all. However, I do like the west coast mirrors on the AK. Great video!

Ive been telling the wife I want a scooter now that I'm over 70. I have 9 motorcycles in my stable now. Suoer Tenere, Ducati Elefant, Hot Rodded KLR, a bunch of Honda trail bikes and 2 old flat tracker Yamaha XWS 650's. Told her I'd like to get to one big maxi scooter and call it good. Sell the rest off cuz they all need atantion from time to time I don't want to do anymore. I just want something simple to ride. I rode a Lambreetta 150 all through High School in the 60's in the USA. Talk about learning to have thick skin..... I've been talking Burgman 650 or BMW 650, but after watching this video I'm going to have to swing by the Kymco Dealer (12 miles from me) and check the fit on the Kymko AK550. Since Honda is taking their sweet time bringing their bigger ADV Scooters to the US. I'm a 6'2" retired Power Lineman, so I'm not a little guy. Big arms and chest, small waist And still in good shape, not overweight. Son wants me to buy a Harley like his, but I'm not a Harley Guy. And a Maxi Scoot sounds like the perfect ride to roll up on the back of our big RV so the wife and I can go exploring. But, I'm not opposed to doing long cross country trips on the 550. Heck after I retired I took off on the KLR for 5 weeks and just went camping from Texas all the way to Montana and back with some buddies on the Continental Diivide Ride. I sure like that White Kymc0! I have a thing for white bikes, cars, pickups and RV's.... Excellent comparison. Going to go check out the Kymco tomorrow.

Thank you sir, I winter in the Philippines and I'm looking at different bikes and scooter. I was looking at the Honda 750 scooter and the T max and now at the Kymco. My main concern does the Kymko stand up quality wise?

Well, my experience is similar to Alvin Prince: I own and love my 2011 Bergman Exec. This year looked at a new maxi-Scooter and was shocked when I saw the Silver Wing, BMW 650 GT and Bergman 650 all DISCONTINUED (at least for the USA market). So forced to consider the Kymco. I do appreciate your 'comparison' but WOW, shocked at a couple of the obvious omissions! Hope you can provide answers to some important details: 1) the BMW and Suzuki have plexiglass front shields that can raise and lower. This is excellent.... up on the highway, and down off of it! Does the Kymco also? 2) What is the amount of storage area? I love that I can go to store, and pack up a load of grocerys into my Suzuki in the large storage area. 3) a little more subjective, but can you give an opinion: If I'm on the interstate and passing trucks at 80 mph, will I be wishing I had back my Suzuki 'heavy' girl? Yikes 460 lbs sounds light.... how does it handle high winds and wind shear compared to the heavier bike? I truly hope someone can address these as I'm intrigued with the Kymco (hey.... seems to be the Only choice nowadays!) but want to know about these three items. Thanks!

Overall good teview.....now the BUT: I bought my burgman 650 new in 2006. Have had ZERO issues with it. Just put on my 2nd set of new tires this year. Rides 2 comfortably. Quicker than many v6 cars. Easy on the body as it takes zero pressure to keep upright. Most miles in one day - 378. My top speed: 114 And it was NOT topped out. Wasn't trying to top it out. Was pissed as a carload of teens were screwing around in a car and I wanted some distance so I let er eat. Looked down, saw 114, thought: that's fast enough and if they want to pass me - have at it. Well, they did as I was riding 1 handed as turned backward, gave them the stare down and the one fingered international greeting. I love my Burgman. Will never ride anything else. :)

Hey I like to say thanks for this I have a 2013 kmcyo and I have been looking at the ak550 and I really want one I enjoy the one I am riding

Awesome review as always sir! What is the white kymco bike on the right?

Very good review of important information.

Sorry I asked too early about the white bike you just said its the 300, I havent seen that bike yet! Looks awesome!

I'll be getting one soon I'm in Cleveland 15min away from the shop

I would like to discuss an issue that you didn't much go into. I ride a 2020 Kymco Agility 125 scooter (which is perfect for local travel). I also ride a 2014 Honda NSS300 maxi for longer commutes. Here in Boston there are two Kymco dealers. One of them has a AK550 in the showroom. My experience has been that dealers carry little (and mostly no) replacement part inventory for Kymco products. And the Kymco part replacement wait ranges from several weeks to several MONTHS to replace common items like a broken mirror or a broken tail light. Yes, I said months! (On the Agility, the tail lights are on long flimsy stalks - as are the side mirrors - which are the first to go if the scooter should fall over.) What if a crucial engine part, say a water pump or an ECU, needs replacement? Am I supposed to just park the bike for weeks or months waiting for a replacement part? This wait time is ridiculous and makes me very wary of purchasing another Kymco product in the future unless Kymco remedies this disgraceful distribution logjam.

Still waiting for KYMCO to send these to Canada, hell, the French or Spanish models would be good enough without changes needed. You mention MP3, well the KYMCO CV3 is based on the AK550 platform and in other markets, gets quick attach sidebags and topbox for touring. Waiting, but no word, just leftover 2015 MyRoad 700i left, I guess most bikers just do not have product knowledge up here in the GWN, but I do, been following the MyRoad since it's mid-2000s release.

I've had my Kymco 150 for 2 yrs now and it's excellent. I'm in the CNC Mfg world and have been selling the worlds top Asian CNC machines for 40 yrs, and have been to their Mfg plants in Japan, Taiwan and other nations for many years. I now buy Korean and Taiwanese cars, phones, bikes and scooters. In Korea, they're goal is NOT to compete with the Japanese mfgs, but to dominate them. They're now places Genysis as the worlds best car.

I just bought an ak550 last dec and it was amazing...

Amazing review

Hello. Which rear suspension better for up two riding ? on highways more 100 kmh, on lite offroad...

I bought my AK 550 at,Wheelers in Fort Smith Arkansas

These are so hard to find in dealerships. I talked to my local dealer and he said he cannot get one at all.

Wow! And to think I knocked Kymco as I began to ride my first scooter this year. I almost thought about buying a BMW C650GT... I never knew it was a Kymco in a BMW tux! Great information you presented in this video. Now how do I get a 300CC to 500CC Maxi Scooter in Columbus GA? Seems I got the last 125CC Zuma around, but I am jonesin' for a maxi scooter to ride to a neighboring town each Sunday. The Zuma is great in town.

Brilliant all round, you are a natural. Still on my Yam X Max 400 but getting ready to go for a twin one day, you helped greatly.

great honest review. i'm sold on kymco. had a raptor style kymco quad. however, it's almost a deal breaker without cruise control. not worth the extra $2k to buy the bmw. where can i get one? im in socal or mexico city.

I'm a 5'8 in height man, so that Kymco AK-550 would be just my size.

Something tells me this gentleman was an absolute WILD MAN when he was a youngster. I just get the devilish vibe from him.

I own now 3 bikes : vtx1800s ,honda forza 300 and the ak550 ,plus a 4-wheeler, but over the years since I was 12 years old been having many bikes from sports ,cruisers, scooters, I get tire of them and sell them so I can say that the ak550 with already about 600 miles on it is one of the most exciting scooter I ever had or test road, back in the day I owned the : suzuki FA 50cc wich it was my started bike that It was my , yamaha jog 70 ,yamaha axxis 90, yamaha riva 180, honda helix 250, suzuki burgman 400 ,kymco people GT300I ,agility 125, spade 150 , rebel 250 ,magna 750 v4, suzuki c50 , this is just as much I posible can remember oh yamaha R3 , suzuki gsx600 sport, cbr600 , and out of all yes many where nice to ride and comfort but this kymco ak550 the way they make them is a super scooter/motorcycle, with that almost 50/50 weight balance / center of gravity it makes this bike special for me because I feel like I can handle it so easy and so comfort doing it that I can't say anymore that my other bikes where comfort etc, this ak550 is comfort and it's way of handling all including speed, weight and power is just a thrill to ride , im like a kid again on it , brakes are right on , agility of this bike is amazing! , no I can't even compared with the Burgman 400cc and don't want to even think of the 650 , probably close agile as the awesome kymco people GT300I so just to let you know the only draws is that I'm 5'8" and I have to be on my toes at light stops etc, but I love the Ak550 and not selling it for long time like my vtx1800s, will be the only 2 bikes I will keep the longest, anyways the vtx1800s is right now the longest bike I ever keep ,. You can't go wrong with the AK550! Don't go by reviews of people that only put 30 to 100 miles and probably only rode 3 bikes in their life.

Cool mirrors that fold in for parking and lane splitting?

my big question is where do you get oem parts from kymco? i can easly get oem parts for the bmw and burgman. when i search for kymco parts they are hard to find

Wow I was going to buy Honda adv 350 if it comes to USA but I think I’m going to buy this a great sounding bike.

what about the maintenance part? and how costly that would be among the three ? that was not mentioned in the video thank you

You did not mention the Suzuki Burgman's mirrors at the end of the video... 🤔

Another consideration is the service intervals. In the UK, Kymco specify a service every 3000 miles (5000 Kms). On the Burgman AN400, it's 3500 miles, so not much difference. However, I notice that Honda on their scooters (Forza 300/350/750 and Adv350) now specify 8000 mile service intervals. If, like me, you cover high mileages and maybe don't service your own scooter, then that makes a big difference to running costs.

Most people do not know that in the 1950s Kymco was a Taiwan based protege/subsidiary of Honda, initially manufacturing parts but later manufacturing complete motorcycles (such as the 1964 Honda C200) and badging them as Honda. About that time, Kymco bought out Honda’s interest in Kymco and later began selling bikes and scoots under the Kymco name. Owing to their early collaboration with Honda, Kymco understands what high quality is all about. I have owned two Kymco scooters as well as bikes and scoots from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, BMW, Vespa, all good brands, but I can tell you as far as good design and long term durability, Kymco is as good as any of them. I have owned a 2006 Kymco People 250 scooter since 2008 and it has been a wonderful scooter. One thing that is a little surprising to me is the overall weight of the scooters in the comparison. I knew my People 250 was a bit heavy for a scooter at 357 pounds (dry weight), but all three of the maxi scooters compared have a dry weight in excess of my 2005 BMW 1200GS, which is 439 pounds dry, 490 wet and fully fueled

Can we order the new 2024 ak 550 with cruise control here in America?

Hey chief, I remember reading all the data about the Burgman when it came out .

I have a 2009 xCiting 500, well made and reliable but dealer is 40 miles away and parts are not always available.

Hi. I have suzuki burgman 650cc executive 2017 I ride it 180km speed

Why you didn't compare the My Road 700i instead of the Kymco AK550?

My wife's daily driver is a 2013 Kymco xciting 500ri, bullet proof bike, last summer we did Arizona to Oregon for a 2 weeks vacation and she was following me with no trouble (I drive an Aprilia caponord) going 80+ mph, in all the time we have it, oil, filters, spark plugs, tires, belt and rollers. She is getting ready to get the AK550 because don't want other brand. The negative, Kymco service in the states, 15+ days to get parts, way far behind that the service that they give in Europe.

My 09 Burgman hits 115mph. I've shaved 32 lbs off by removing anything to do with the second passenger and the center stand. I highly recommend it, the bike handles better and is much safer at slow speeds.

So do you recommend a Kymco over a Burgman? If so, beginning with what year and model? I'm only interested in the 550 versions.

2-stroke BUZZ! (and smoke)

Had a Speedo reading of 170 kph on my Burgman two up!

Also, as a very long time owner/ rider of $253,000 worth of motorized, two-wheel travel going way back to 1963 and an Italian (not Chinese) manufactured Benelli two-stroke, allow me to observe that Any maxi-scooter comparo excluding Yamaha's T-Max simply isn't a comprehensive comparison! What a great scoot the (various) T-Max versions are!

BMW C650 have a kymco engine, I own a burgman 650 and it’s reliable and way cheap to maintain compare to the bmw, the gas mileage is about the same around 40 tp 50 m/g depend on how you drive, I love my burgman I use it for cruising and a daily ride to my work during the warm days. The bmw C650 only use the premium gas.

I ride a Burgman AN400 (2020) and test rode an AK550 yesterday. Wow, amazing performance but, as with many bikes and scooters, the stock screen is inadequate for touring. I am 5'9" with 31" inseam but, after riding my Burgman, I felt nervous at not being able to flat-foot on the AK500. I think this is to do with the width of the seat as much as the height. Also, the underseat storage on the AK550 is not as large as the AN400. I really wanted to love the AK550 because I'd like to have a more comfortable legal-limit top-speed but at first acquaintance it didn't say 'buy me'. It does ride and sound like a motorbike though.

This guy is a pretty slick salesman for the TaiwanCo. Lol. Gitter done

six foot three riders....comfort?

Where to buy Kymco AKA550 in US?????

If they stopped making the Suzuki Burgman 650 and the 650exe in 2018 why did you do a comparison with it.? I Really wanted one because I m short and the seat height was good that I sat on a few weeks ago that belonged to a relative. Disappointing that they stop making them. Good review though on the comparisons.

Been looking at these, but dealers in California are tacking in at least 15% mark up for it.

I got both the Kymco and Burgman love both for the fun of the ride, the only draw back of the Kymco is that the battery always goes bad, if anyone knows the problem let me know, thanks for the video

I own the AK and the Burgman... the AK is a fine scooter, but the Kymco dealer did fudge a few numbers and skip a few features!!

Every time you refer to the Kymco 550 you motion with your hands to the (gray) bike on your right which is confusing. But the (white) bike with the Kymco logo is to your left. So which bike displayed is the AK550??? If it's not the white Kymco scooter then why is that scooter even displayed for this 3-way comparison?

In looking at other Kymco AK550 videos, the problem I'm seeing is poor ergonomics. Seems like the seat height vs floorboard distance is too small. Bars are too far forward...and too low, and not enough leg room. I haven't sat on one, but I've seen too many videos that seem to confirm that. People look cramped, with their knees higher than their hips, and unable to stretch out. I look forward to sitting on one in person.

I had no idea Kymco made the BMW maxiScooter!

I agree to you sir...kymco Ak550 is the best on it's class...

Man I'm 6'5 275LBS and I cannot find a scooter that I can ride comfortably. Crazy! But I have not tried an AK550 or Burgman yet!

a side by side picture with all 3 scooters' detail would have been better and faster

There are some things, which needed to be corrected: The Burgman 650 didn't start 1998, it started 2002. And it is discontinued since 2019. (1998 was the rise of Burgman 250). And the BMW C650GT wasn't a product of Kymco. It was made (2012-2020) in Germany. Only its engine was assembled by Kymco, but without using it in any Kymco-vehicle. (The AK550- and also MyRoad 700-engines were different to the 650ccm-BMW-engine.) The 3 screens of the AK550 aren't changeable, only the round center Noodoe-screen is. The outer screens are just LCD-displays.

Looks like a cool dealership: BMW, Suzuki, Kymco, Vespa AND ZERO!

I've owned a 650 and 400 Burgman . After demo riding the AK 550 kymco Yesterday it was nice , but it doesn't compare with the Burgmans when it comes to comfort and wind protection. Since it weights a lot less than the 650 Burgman it is very nimble handling. Also the kymco doesn't have as much under seat storage. Or dealer network. And they raised the price 10% from 21 to 2022 on the kymco.

With all been said and specially the heated grips stock in the AK550 why will a savvy shopper ho for anything else (other than the stupid image and label factor, which are -not- savvy)?

if you spray a burg 600 with nitrous you can hit 140mph

Have Scooter manufacturers actually lost the plot ? Many bikers turn to scooters because of age or like me aching joints /bad arthritis etc.. They seem to be hell bent on making it impossible to get on and off the things. For me and for pure comfort and ease of getting on and off, the Burgman wins hands down but once again insanity reins supreme because they have stopped making it ! I owned a X-ADV for 30 miles ! Sent it back under a 14 day approval because with my motorcycle trousers on , the thing would easily topple over whilst I was trying to dismount. BTW had a BMW GT650 overtake me in my car yesterday, boy could that thing move !

Kymco makes a 700cc motor, right? When is that coming to N. America?

I have gone 105 on my Honda Silverwing

It looks like a motorcycle. I'd rather have one of these.

Kymco AK550 sounds as if it is a step-through frames motorcycle, rather than a scooter. Give it bigger wheels and I could be tempted.

Resale values too....honda xadv? Forza 750.....sym tl508

Did I miss the segment where you inform everyone that Kymco makes the entire C (scooter) lineup for BMW ? In other words, BMW's non-electric scooters sold in this here US of A are all actually Kymco units. And vibey...

Myroad on the right?

Kymko is durable