Can't understand why some people in the USA would be hating on automatic scooters when they own and drive several automatic transmission cars. lol even cvt cars

Last guy in the world to realize KYMCO makes good bikes.

I lived in Taiwan from 1998 till 2007 and KYMCO was considered to be one of the top brands in the scooter world. Also remember Taiwan was actually a part of Japan for nearly 50 years and had a lot of influence on their culture and business environment. A lot of this shows in their motorcycle/scooter manufacturing.

So here’s my story. I bought a brand new Kymco in 2009. It was 50cc. I loved it. $6 in fuel per week, commuting 50 km everyday. I put 8400 kms in the first and only year I owned it. I found myself longing for a clutch, and gears. So I saved $900 and went through a motorcycle training course. Then I sold my trusty Kymco, which didn’t give me a lick of trouble ever, and acquired a Honda CM450. Then a Honda CB750. Then a Honda GL1100 Goldwing. Then a Kawasaki GTR1000 Concours. Then a Suzuki B-King1300. Then a Honda F6C Valkyrie, and finally a Suzuki DR650. I now have 46000 on the DR, and am thinking about maybe a new Goldwing, perhaps a Honda VFR1200... who knows what my next bike will be. All thanks to a little Taiwanese 50cc scooter.

Kymco is actually a really good scooter.

Nothing wrong with KYMCOS. I worked with a delivery company that had a fleet of KYMCOS! I rode the wheels off those machines!👍

Its actually a good scoot! did you know BMW Scooters C-series engines are manufactured by Kymco. awesome!

I think when a lot of people hear 'Taiwan' or that something is made in Taiwan they think sweatshops and they think of all the stories about poor production quality they heard about Chinese products. If that's you, I'd urge you to do some research on the country (or region of China, if you're Chinese). Taiwan has the 22nd highest GDP in the world, ahead of Sweden and Belgium, with a relatively small population of only 25 million people. Their industry focuses on high tech, with big companies you might recognize like HTC, ASUS, MSI and countless others. If they're going to be good at anything, they're going to be good at scooters - everyone in Taiwan rides a scooter, they love them.

As a younger guy I love automatic scooters, two of my friends have the stereotypical manual 600cc motorcycles. I'm happy riding my auto 125.

I live in Taiwan. Kymco is a legit company!

We've had a Kymco "People 150" in the family since 2007. Daughter used it for High School and College. Taught her boyfriend how to ride 2 wheels ( they're both Sportster riders now). Thing still runs and is waiting to start the next family member.

I appreciate your sudden enlightenment; but do some research before your next review of a 55 year old company that built almost all of Honda's motorcycle engines through the 1980's. KYMCO- Kwang Yang Motor Company, makes some of the most reliable bikes in the world. Have some respect and at the very least do your homework before you post such a closed minded opinion on a product that everyone interested in a scooter in the USA should seriously consider!

I found out my Kawasaki 360 Praire ATV is built by Kymco and it's very good build guality. Very happy with it. Kymco also builds several engines for BMW motorcycles and others. Great company in my opinion.

Ive toured and done 750 miles in one day on kymco scooter (xciting 500) Very reliable they make very good products.

This is an actual review I was looking for, someone who has ridden across the country on big motorcycles and is now wanting to try it on a "scooter". Great review!

I had a 08 xciting 500 and enjoyed it very much. super east maintenance, great handling, and all day comfort

I have a 2012 kymco downtown 300i, I love it. Very reliable. Did extensive research, before purchasing.Happy with my decision

Megascooter engines from Kymco are trusted by BMW in her own megascooters, and also as a range extender engine for the range extender electric vehicle version of the BMW i3 REX.

I have a Kymco people 50 and it goes 43 mph stock. Kymco has always made fantastic bikes.

I learned to ride on a Kymco K-Pipe and over the years have graduated up to a Goldwing now. I still have my K-Pipe. Reliable and fun to ride, 90+ miles to the gallon. Kymco makes great stuff. And I recommend the K-Pipe for beginners. You'll outgrow it quick unless you're want something for around a small town or campus, but it made learning to ride and pass the exam so easy.

I've rode several Kymco 4-wheelers & I was pretty impressed with quality, especially considering the price compared to similar Japanese big 4 bikes in the same class. They are more than competitively priced & generally better optioned & equipped than more established brands.

Kawasaki J300s are made by Kymco. Some Arctic Cat Atv models are actually made by Kymco. Kymco means quality. Their only downside is the name. Some might mistake it for Chinese crap. Big mistake. Kymco is Japanese quality at a cheaper price.

As always 'all the gear, all the time!'

Kymco and Sym are actually the largest scooter manufacturers in the world. Good quality products.

My wife owns a Kymco scooter and she really likes it. She can easily keep up with my bike on the interstate. They are not a new company, they were originally part of Honda but split from them in the early 1960's and started the Kwan Yang Motor COmpany, hence KYMCO. They not only continue to make engines for Honda, but other companies, including BMW! They make a couple of smaller bikes, similar to a Gromm or the Kawi 125, but are less expensive since they are manufactured in Taiwan. If you are into scooters, this would probably be a decent buy for you.

Kymco is parly owned by Honda. +3000 employes + 600,000 units produced per year. It is realy professional. I just got me a xtown 300i. Super quality, super service by the dealer who is also rep for Honda and Indian, and the biggest mc dealer in Denmark. I am happy I changed from motorbike to scooter for commuting. I am 65y old and I prefere to call my scooter a "COMFORT BIKE" Have a great day.

Have had a Kymco ATV for 8 years, Best one f the seven I have owned. Buying a new bigger one this Christmas.

kymco is not bad at all. Very well made and they last a long time. Here in Colombia they are really popular and take a beating really well

I bought myself a Kymco zing 125 last month and I was genuinly surprised it didn't suck.

I loved my little 300cc Kymco ATV. Great engine.

I just bought a used 500 xciting Kymco. So far it’s pretty impressive. Road it home from the cycle shop, around 350 miles, and it rode great. Just hope I can get parts if it ever needs them.

I’ve been riding a kymco people 250cc for two years and absolutely love it.

I like working on Kymco engines. Surprising quality for a scooter. Won’t be trading my Indian any time soon, but small engines are a joy to tinker with.

Kmyco is number choice in Europe when it comes to scooter

I have a Kymco 160 cc and it goes anywhere. Drove down the highway like a boss. It's small, so I didn't like the highway experience, but it handled the speed purring like a kitten. gets about 70 miles to the gallon of gas, and I've been able to do all repairs. I would like a video on the front breaks though. It's also easy to get parts.

I had the same model here in Germany. If you change the CVT rollers for lighter sliders that thing is insane. Kymco makes the engines for the BMW 650 scooters.

In early 2008, KYMCO was chosen by BMW to supply the engines for their G450 X Enduro bike. The optional range extender in the BMW i3 is also supplied by Kymco. In late 2013, Kawasaki announced that their new J300 scooter is manufactured in partnership with Kymco. It is based on a Kymco Downtown 300i. © ctto

Taiwan stuff is well built, my sym joyride 200 is a fantastic, had it 6years with nothing major failures to report.

I had a Kymco in my early 20s. I loved it. You’re talking to someone who is literally AFRAID of motorcycles and bikes. I’m afraid to be on them, around them just no. But I bought the Kymco from my dad’s friend and rode it around the neighborhood until the tires got bad. I was making 8$ at the time and couldn’t afford to fix it. So my dad sold it. But I’m looking in to getting another to drive back and forth to work and school. I really did enjoy mine

I have a PGO 150cc scooter made in Taiwan, it has been an incredible reliable and quick little scooter. It has 26000 miles on it and still runs well with no issues. I would not hesitate to buy any scooters from Taiwan.

My Kymco GT200i took over 50k kilometers of daily commuting, fun runs from southern Quebec into Vermont/upstate NY/New Hampshire, Saturday rides about Quebec, and one or two ventures onto gravel. Blew out a belt when I neglected the service interval. Ate a stator about 40km in. Survived until I decided to move up to a BV 350 and--after a winter in hibernation--wouldn't start up when I checked it before posting the Craigslist ad. Gave it to the first guy to call for "free to pick up". For all I know, the guy rezzed it and it's tootling around somewhere still.

This isn't a review. Can I suggest that you learn a little about the bikes you ride before passing judgement? You rarely seem to know what you're talking about.

Bought my wife a kymco 500,she took the moto coarse on it. I bought a Suzuki, 800, wife would leave me all the time so I moved up to 1500, she still stayed with me but she cold go by a has station where I would have to stop. The kymco is safe, storage out the wazzoo. It's why we kept it instead of the motorcycle.

I have a kymco agility 125 2015. It's a little runner. Got 13k on the clock. Regularly go on 100 mile round trip rides. Just runs beautifully

I started riding on a kymco super 9 50cc bout 20 years ago, great starter bike imo.

I've got a 2007 KYMCO 125 and it's been a very reliable scooter. I ride it around East TN and it had never let me down. I use 93 octane gas and I change the oil every three months. I definitely would buy another one.

F there was a 15 Kymco 250 (i believe it was a 250) in the shop for some body repairs and the guy let me ride it being i do motorcycle repairs and custom paint and i tell ya that bike impressed me and how well it handles and cruises right along

I had a Yamaha 400cc Majesty and it was a great scooter! Lot's of power, storage space and protection from the elements. I only sold it because I didn't have time to ride anymore. There is a stigma in this country against scooters which is too bad.

Kymco makes the engine that goes into BMW'S scooters. Lord bless you. Be safe. VAUGHN

i used to have a Kymco Gran dink 50cc scooter. I loved driving it, it was stable and usable. (not fast by any means... because scooter laws in NL kinda suck). but the thing i like most that i wish my Piaggio Mp3 500 had from it: the mirrors. the mirrors on the Gran dink were located in a great place and offered so much visibility compared to what i have now. (and yes i drive the Mp3 500 because i have yet to get my motorcycle license (working on that atm though, had to wait till i was 24 to get to be able to drive on everything at once, this was available with a car license because laws)).

I am glad that kymco is coming to India with Electric and maxi scooters, thank God I l be able to make few more reviews.

I own and Kimco 250 Grand Vista. Beautiful bike. 11 years old,never had a problem with it in 17,000 miles .

I’ve worked some in Taiwan and seen tens of thousands of Kymco products on the road. From my experience, the typical Taiwanese worker is well paid, diligent, and does quality work. Probably equal to Japanese build quality, if not quite the same design standards. If something by Kymco struck my fancy, I’d have no issue buying it.

I had a 2012 Kymco Agility 50. That thing LASTED for 3 years and almost 30k miles before having a major mechanical failure. (the sprocket split)

Kymco scooters rock!! Well made, convenient, fun, cheap to buy and run. They make scooters for many bike makers including Peugeot Scooters in E.U. "nations".👍

Great video thanks. I also heard the name the first time here in Singapore, but the dealer seems very kind and thorough in his explanations and already telling me about "ride trips" they're having to Malaysia and so on. It also seemed very comfortable at the shop, and hardly shakes when the passenger gets on. I might just buy it although it's $20,000 in Singapore currently, in Singapore dollars. Thanks man!

Interesting from the point of view of "I don't know!"

Kymco quality isn’t bad. Nothing wrong with being made in Taiwan. The Grom is made in Thailand. The problem is finding parts and people to work on them when they do break.

I recently had my eye on a 700i just like that, but it sold before my indecisiveness wore off. Kymco no longer makes anything larger than a 400, so snag them while you can guys.

I had a Kymco in Switzerland many years ago and it was ok or decent.

Quick tip - Tour the controls and buttons BEFORE starting the ride. Please? :-)

thanks for the vid. Can the seat be customized enough to let a short rider / inseam ride the bike and flat foot at traffic lights?

In the UK,’bike’ riders don’t wave to scooter riders ! Even though the foot forward riding position is really comfortable ( in my opinion )

Kymco have been around since the 1950s like sym have, they both make top brand scooters with loads of toys on them, example, my sym has stop/start mode, fog lights and hazard warning lights(4way indicators). You guys are amazing,I love watching your videos

Had a Burgman 400, Burgman 650 Executive and now a Honda Silverwing. I also have a VFR800. But for comfort and practicality the maxi-scooters rule.

i would still wear protection on my hands etc before going on a bike

My old 600cc Honda Silverwing touring scooter had a very similar power band set up. Took 8 seconds to get to 60 MPH. But out on the Interstate accelerating from 65 MPH from behind a slow Semi to 90 MPH was effortless. And STILL had power to spare at 90! KYMCO builds A1 quality stuff. The repair history proves that. They had like 2 models in their history that were a bit glitchy, but *overall* they are VERY reliable. I don't own one, I don't sell them, and I am not paid by anyone to say that! LOL Just an honest observation from my last 5 years reading about, watching on YT, and talking to owners at the scooter rally's about KYMCO.

Kymco i believe used to produce alot of suzuki parts amd there atv arent as bad as people think

Had a like 200i for a couple of years and absolutely faultless.

Kymco is top of the line!! I had their agility 125 scooter for over 10 years. Not one single problem never. Changed the oil every 5k miles thats it and I got it for under $2k new. It also cruzed at 65mph and I beat my friend on his zuma 125 every time. Forget honda, yamaha get a kymco.

Former owner of a kymco scooter back in the late 90s, the dink 180. It had a 2 stroke engine and was very reliable, up to the point it was stolen from my front yard. Imagine 20+ yrs later what they can build now. Don't trash Eastern companies, they work hard and produce cheap reliable machines, not dependent on certain myths to sustain sales like (cough-cough) HD.

A lot of the small displacement japanese bikes are actually made in Taiwan now. My Honda CB500F for example.

From my research they make all BMW bikes that are under 800cc...same factory same equipment to build this and bmw...not bad imo

KYMCO is a portmanteau for Kwang Yang Motor Company. I've been living in Taiwan for the past two years now... everybody and their grandmothers gets around on two wheels. Even dogs in Taiwan ride scooters! When I arrived in Taipei, I picked up a 1995 Kymco Freeway 125 with 14,500km on the odometer (it only counts up to 99,999km). I rode all around Taiwan on it, and put 30,000km (18,641 miles) on it in two years. I had to replace plenty of things on it due to age, wear and tear, but it never once left me, my wife and dog stranded. We've even been over the Central Cross-Island Highway, which reaches a height of 3,200 meters (10,498 feet), six times. On one occasion, we were riding through Taroko Gorge, which starts at sea level and runs 54 miles to the He Huan Shan area, which is over 10,000 feet. All the dudes riding cruisers or sports bikes gave me a thumbs up as they rode past me and my wife, who was holding our medium-sized dog in her lap. Even with passengers, a big camping backpack and two trunks stuffed with food, the Kymco Freeway held its own on that busy, narrow, winding road. When we got to the gas station, we definitely got more looks than the guys with expensive bikes... which goes to show you, it's not WHAT you ride, it's HOW you ride. I finally had to give up Little Kymie this week. Age, riding fast and up one too many steep mountain roads finally took its toll. She was blowing plumes of blue smoke and burning up a quart of motor oil every five days, and I didn't feel like spending money at the mechanic when it could be better put towards a new bike. After test riding a 150cc Sym, PGO Hotshot, and Kymco G5, I bought the Kymco for its superior handling and acceleration.

I can’t stand when people call scooters mopeds. They couldn’t be more different. Also makes it hard for me to find Moped parts and videos because scooter stuff comes up instead. Lol

KYMCO is a world class scooter manufacturer. I have the 300 and it runs like a champ. Taiwan manufacturing is light years ahead of mainland China, no comparison. Taiwan is the main producer of computer chips in the world. Excellent high-tech companies in Taiwan. Kymco has been making part for Honda and BMW for years. The engines for the BMW GS310, and C650s are made by Kymco.

I just wished the mc manufacturers would make a 700cc dual sport for the shorter rider ( 5’ 7” and under) with that same power / speed spread as the Kymco you are riding. good video.

taiwan quality is good really totally different if compare to china

The moment I saw you riding without gloves was the moment I realized exactly why you have never heard of Kymco... Because you don't do research.

I've had a DT300 for over 10 years with 16K miles on it, it's a solid scooter.

Shaun, Is it in the same park as Suzuki burgman?

No ones listening, they’re just waiting for the post it to fly off

Kymco has been in business since 1954. Thay have made parts for Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki and BMW for years. I believe their scooters, motorcycyles, ATV's and side by side are just as high quality as their Japanese competitors, just a little different. The X-Road scooter is a 300I (276.cc) for five grand is a great deal. I'd like to have one.

FYI, the Japanese manufacturers moved a ton of their production over to Taiwan ages ago. My 2002 Kawi KLR650? Made in Taiwan. Yamaha scooters? Ditto... Sym and Kymco both started out as contract manufacturers for Honda, and have been building great bikes under their own identities for a dog’s age.

If you want to get a sense of these smaller saturation companies you can glean information from sales postings, when you have read enough of them to deconstruct how sellers present information.

My Kimco super 9 was the best ,fastest longest lasting water cooled 50cc moped ever. now outlawed in the USA.

Well i guess i thought the same as well but did my research we have a kymco dealer in my. Town many people own them and their quality machines

Don't be discouraged by all the "negative Nellie's out there . You're review was fine . I never thought you tried to pass yourself off as a Kymco expert. If you can glean something useful out of the negative comments and apply it to future videos so be ii, otherwise don't worry about their negativity .

Kymco, makes for Honda,Kawasaki,BMW and Ducati. i have a Kymco S8 150cc and at 15k KM, but my group mates, is a Kymco 125 ang a 2010 and until now he still riding it, also Kymco scooters are the only scooter we use to wade in the floods. for short, Kymco is very durable.

Hey bro... have you tried the brand SYM? If you ever get your hands on a SYM cruisym and do abit of review on it… that would be awesome..

i love my kymco agility 125, i've had it 2 years and it's been good so far, more reliable than my old yamaha even.

First, you never check out your accessories after you start riding down the road. Not safe. Do it before you start riding, so you know what everything does (and if it actually works like it's intended to) Use your turn signals, so other drivers know your intentions. I don't understand why you give reviews about bikes when you ride worse than some beginners.

I have such Kymco Myroad 700. Are these mirrors accessory? Where to buy such ones?

Kymco, 5th largest scooter manufacturer in the world. They make some really top notch machines. If you get the chance and want a value for money model with unbelivable handling try the xciting 400i or s. 42 degrees lean angle if you are brave enough

Just saw this video in my suggested feed. I know this video is pretty old and I haven't read through all the comments. So here's some additional info. Kymco made the engines for the BMW maxi scooters: C600 Sport, C600 GT, C650 Sport, and C650 GT. I happen to own a 2016 C650 Sport. I bought it used in 2020. It's been a great bike. No issues with the engine/trans. Lots of storage options, features, and is very comfortable one or two up. I'm actually looking to maybe adding another maxi scooter into my stable; either a used C650, new C400 GT, or a Kymco AK550. And I have a 04 ZX-10R and a 22 S1000RR to give some idea of my perspective.

i got a used kymco super 8 50cc 2t and it goes 45 mph with me on it (my weight 135lbs ish) i was run off the road and fliped bike and all it still runs fine nuthing but cosmetic damage ( cracked plastic sides butesd lights and what not ) they are worth the money if you need transport to and from or for fun

Kymco stands for Kwang Yang Motor Company and yes, they did produce motorcycle parts for several big Japanese motorcycle companies for years. I’ve heard the reliability is good but have no firsthand experience.

Way back i got an 02 Kymco People 50cc scooter that someone had gotten, dropped and got scared. I got it for free and it had sat for a year. I fixed it up and rode it around for fun. It topped at 45mph however if you removed the green wire from the computer it disabled the limiter and i could hit 55mph... Down hill... with no wind. Lol. Now it was well built and had bigger tires and felt fun to ride. There was one flaw. The throttle used a tiny spring to open the throttle and it hung up open when i was at a gas station. I turned it on and the scooter took off full throttle. Luckily i had my hand on the back and grabbed it. It tool me in circles till i pulled it over and it shut off. I fixed it and it was fun to zip around in. I sold it for $1000. It was goodnbn quality but expensive. The origional owner said it was like $2500. I even rode it with a passenger in the rain one day from work. So not a bad brand i would say.

Looks good... what's the price range

My bike is a SYM 300gts and it’s fantastic, also Taiwanese. Have ridden Kymco exciting 400 and it’s very good, maybe my next bike.