The Beginner’s Guide to Buying Kymco Scooters

With the increase in gas prices over the last couple of years, many people have been in search of alternative methods of transportation. During this time, motorcycles and scooters have received a lot more attention and are increasing in popularity. One of the most popular brand of scooters includes Kymco scooters—known for their affordability and dependability.

This Beginner’s Guide to Buying Kymco Scooters will inform you on the differences between scooters and motorcycles, types of scooters, and basic information on specific models of Kymco scooters.

Why a Scooter?

Many people know very little about the difference between a motorcycle and a scooter. Although the two are very similar, there are a few key points that need to be pointed out to those seeking to purchase a scooter. First, scooters are more user-friendly, in that they are easier to control. Unlike a motorcycle, Kymco scooters are completely automatic, removing the need to use a clutch or change gears. Second, these scooters also are environmentally friendly and provide more storage space, especially under the seat. 

Types of Kymco scooters

As with motorcycles, Kymco scooters come in a variety of styles as well, including standard, sports, and executive.

The standard scooters tend to have a considerable amount of storage space and are easy to handle and therefore may be best for those who just started riding.

On the other hand, the sports models tend to perform much like a sports car in that it offers increased power, handling, and overall performance. However, the buyer will sacrifice space.

The executive models are the upper-end Kymco scooters that are larger with more storage space and increased comfort. As expected, the increased weight and bulkiness of these scooters decrease the ability to maneuver as easily. 

The type of scooter you select should depend upon your actual comfort on the scooter and your intended purposes. Each rider’s preference differs and it is often impossible to determine without testing the scooter.

Scooter Models

Kymco scooters come in a variety of sizes and models. The 49cc/50cc scooters are very small and are ideal for low speeds in the city. People, Vitality, Super 8, and Sting are a few of the smaller scooters offered by Kymco. The next size includes 125cc/150cc scooters, which have moderately more power, but are still best for local streets as opposed to highways. A couple models include Agility 125 and Super 8 150. Larger scooters that are adequate for highway usage include those from 200cc to 300cc with Downtown 300i, Xcting 250Ri, and Yager GT 200i being a few of the popular Kymco scooters in this classification. Finally, the Xciting 500Ri is the largest with the most power and ability to excel on the highway.