As the largest Taiwanese scooter manufacturer, Kymco makes and sells different models of scooters, motorcycles and ATV vehicles in many parts of the world including the USA and UK. Here we present reviews for three of the best Kymco scooters on the market.
When shopping for a scooter, it’s better to consider these factors:
Engine power and performance
Design and appearance
Warranty and customer support
Price, dealers and places to get the scooter online or offline
Reliability
Of course, when it comes to buying a product such as a scooter there are far more information which could be learned from online review websites or dealers. But some of the important factors could be summed up in above items in order to make the decision much easier.
Here is our best Kymco scooters pick:
Kymco Agility 50
This 50cc Kymco scooter is what someone would expect from a light and small scooter. It’s reliable, easy to ride and easy on gas. Some limitations have been put on the scooter in order to make it in compliance with motorcycle license regulations (some states don’t need a license for 50cc scooters).
As a result, riders couldn’t reach high speeds with this Kymco scooter (just under 30mph).
Although some alterations could be made to the scooter in order to remove some speed and acceleration restrictions.
Other specifications include:
Fuel type: gas
Starter: kick / electric
Cooling: air
Engine stroke: 4-stroke
Engine type: single-cylinder
Brake type: drum (rear), hydraulic disc (front)
Transmission type: continuously variable (CVT)
All the usual options are included such as a fuel gauge, an odometer, a speedometer, luggage rack (users could easily attach a top-box if necessary) and a good under-seat storage capacity.
One of the cool features of Agility 50 scooter is that in order to have a back rest, riders could put the rear half of the seat in an upright position. That’s possible since the seat could be split in two to make such option available.
Kymco Agility 50 is priced around $1,600 on some of the websites quoting motorcycle and scooter prices.
There is also a Kymco Agility 125 scooter available with a $300 higher price range and very similar features.
Kymco Super 8 150X
Being a 150cc scooter, Super 8 150x provides higher speed and engine power compared to smaller scooter such as Agility 50/125.
Features:
Fuel type: gas
Fuel requirements: regular
Starter: kick / electric
Valve configuration: SOHC
Engine stroke: 4-stroke
Engine type: single-cylinder
Brake type: drum (rear), hydraulic disc (front)
Primary drive: belt (rear wheel)
Transmission type: continuously variable (CVT)
Some of the other options are very similar to those of Agility 50 scooter already presented in this article.
This Kymco scooter could be bought for around $2,100 from dealers in the US.
Kymco Like 200i
As an ideal mix of modern technology and vintage design, Kymco Like 200i scooter is a perfect choice for those looking for an economic, agile, fast and reliable scooter.
The engine is fuel-injected, 4-stroke and 163cc.
Here are some of the options and features:
Two-year factory warranty
Under seat storage, top box and helmet hook
Odometer, speedometer, clock and full gauge
Smooth-shifting CVT automatic transmission
Engine stroke: 4-stroke
Engine type: single-cylinder
Brake type: hydraulic disc (front & rear)
Fuel type: gas
Fuel requirements: regular
Starter: electric
Four different colors available for this scooter are: white, matte black, red and gold.
Buyers could get Kymco Like 200i for about $2,500.
Other than above models, Kymco has many best-selling scooters in the market including: Xciting 500i, K-Pipe 125, People GT 300i, Compagno 110i, etc.
This 50cc Kymco scooter is what someone would expect from a light and small scooter. It’s reliable, easy to ride and easy on gas. Some limitations have been put on the scooter in order to make it in compliance with motorcycle license regulations (some states don’t need a license for 50cc scooters).
