30 days of Ownership

I bought this scooter used in Dec of 2010. Totally stock with only 1400miles on it. Over the past two years it has seen little to no use. I am 6ft tall at 230lbs. I found it a comfortable ride, good acceleration, and a quiet motor. Even up steep hills it pulled me at about 45-50mph! Top speed on ope...n flats was about 60mph. Cons: legroom a little short & underseat storage small. Read Full Review

Do not buy!

The scooter died one week after purchase. When I brought it to the dealer they said the battery was defective, so they replaced it. One week later, guess what? Dead again. They can't explain why this is happening, and they can't fix it. Their recommended solution is to charge the battery every week.... $60 for a charger. Funny thing, the battery only accepts 4 charges before it dies. Add $70 a month for new batteries. Apparently Kymco considers the above a good faith attempt to honor the warranty.

Aside from electrical problems, the bike experiences spontaneous engine failure, violent shudders, and the brakes are barely sufficient.

I was riding down the road at 40 mph and the engine just stopped. I was able to restart immediately. Why did this happen? Kymco doesn't know, but they think it shouldn't have. I guess it takes a factory certified technician to render that opinion.

At 20 mph uphill it feels like you're being shaken from side to side, and after only four months of use the brakes require an iron grip to stop.

Now I'm stuck with a $4900 piece of crap in my garage, because it won't start at all new battery or not.

Kymco to the rescue: "There's nothing we can do." Read Full Review

Roger, from Mankato, Minnesota

I am 73 and I never owned a scooter before. I don't know how it could be improved, by my way of thinking. I get at least 70 MPG. I use straight gas, no ethenal in it. I did put a full windshield on it, I really like that. I don't know how much power I lost with the full wind. Read Full Review

Agile as a 50, power of a 150, 5 stars *****

I've owned the Kymco People S 50, 125 and now the 200. All 3 machines were flawless in their mechanics, handling and affordability. I replaced the carb on the 125 in less than an hour. I love the audible turn signals - great safety feature to remember to cancel that flasher. The 16 inch wheels float... you over potholes much safer than 10 inch donuts.
My only complaint, common to all 3 is the rear drum brake - a little weak but adequate. Read Full Review

Love the scooter

WOW I can't believe how responsive and peppy this scooter is. I receive many compliments on the scooter's good looks. This is my first scooter and when I am riding, other big bikers look at me and give me the "hi sign".I live in Southern California and i am anticipating being able to ride ...all year. I am also looking for other riders in my area. Thanks Read Full Review