KYMCO Like 150i Scooter REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
- 2019 KYMCO Like 150i ABS Model Review // I had never even heard of KYMCO scooters when I started looking into buying a scooter. Watch on to see how I feel about it 18 months later. 🔽🔽🔽🔽
We have now had this scooter for about 18 months, so what's the verdict? This KYMCO lives on the gulf coast and enjoys year-round riding opportunities. At this point, only the standard break-in recommended by the dealer and standard maintenance (oil changes) has been needed so far. (24 months in & the story is the same)
This was originally the husband’s scooter, but I’ve since adopted it. However, I had him put his thoughts together if you’d like more insight and photos.
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0:13 Background on how & why we bought this scooter
1:19 Features that drew me in & thoughts 18 months later
2:44 Pros
3:28 Cons
4:59 Would I buy this scooter again?
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I bought my Kymco Like 150i from another woman selling hers on Facebook. After riding for 40 years all sorts of HD’s, I find this ride fun to zip around in town and on highway if need be. I wanted a Vespa but something told me to start here first. I’m glad I did. I’ve enjoyed it immensely and next year am going to get a Vespa 300GT. Retirement is fun when you’re doing what you love!
Life goals right there! Glad to hear you’re enjoying the Kymco!!
I have been riding a Kymco Like 200i 2012 and it has never had a problem. This is a wonder built in Taiwan and mine will go 55 mph so cruise mine at 44-50 mph. They should be more popular and I mean all makes. To bad Americans are so into macho. Missing out on a lot of fun. Reliable, great fuel mileage. and FUN. OH, by the way I am 77
I agree that anyone not toting a kid should live life on 2 wheels!! 🛵 Keep on riding!
Well, not sure about the "macho" comment but, in congested population areas, scooters are def popular. Where I prefer bigger stronger bikes, is in the much more open and expansive parts of the USA which is massive and most of it. Thus the preference for bigger bikes. I love my Kymco here in SoCal and ride it more than anything.
I got my 2019 Kymco Like 150i ABS over 2 years ago after a great deal of reseach, and also decades of MFG experience including selling top brands of CNC Mfg machines in our family business as one of the oldest CNC distributors in the nation. I've also visited most of the worlds top CNC mfg plants in Asia, Europe and the USA. Kymco is the 4th largest motor mfg in the world and have mfg the Honda motors since the mid 60's. They do the same for other mfgs like Kawasaki, and Yamaha. This Kymco as the very important ABS brakes and all LED lights as well. I've used the ABS dozens and dozens of times as I drive hard and fast and put this scooter through it's paces as I use is almost daily. I store my helmet under the seat as I do not ever use a full face helmet on a scooter. I do however on my 1200 cc motorcycle. The fuel injection system is excellent and works great. Kymco has since come out with larger scooters competing and beating the vaunted Bergman including Bremble brakes!! The Kymco and it's it's full 2 yr warranty outperforms the Vespa for half the price or less, and is more advanced technology and likely better quality. I've changed the oil once after 500 or 600 miles and zero issues to deal with. I've had it up to 64MPH with 2 adults and I'm 200 lbs. The belt drive is smooth, quiet and low maintenance. I cannot recommend this unit or any Kymco any higher. In short, it's a no brainer (plus I use the USB in the glove box to charge my phone and can get 5 plastic bags of groceries using the under seat storage and the bag hook direcetly in front of the seat to hook the bags on to.
Both Kymco and SYM are from Taiwan with more than 60 years experience in bike/scooter manufacturing. There are 20 million bikes in Taiwan with population of 23 million. Most of them are walk-thru scooters for practical purposes. There is no school bus in Taiwan. So dad/mom's scooters with walk-thru floor are the major vehicles for school in the rush hours in the morning with two kids. Walk-thru scooters are also the workhorses for most families to haul stuff around.
I was riding my 1997 Kymco 125 c.c. scooter bought used to commute to work before my retirement in 2010 without any breakdown while go grocery shopping weekly with my laundry basket on the floor. Now my only gripe about my old "die-hard" Kymco is that I am kinda hard to find an excuse to part with it for a fancy new scooter.
Kymco is making J300 medium scooters for Kawasaki while delivering 650 c.c. engines to BMW.
"It's reliable and it's pretty and that speaks to my soul." Yes!
Ok, after DAYS of watching video's, reading blogs, reviews, etc.....I have decided on the 2022 Kymco Like 150i ABS. The ABS really sold me. I am in the middle of Missouri, so it's a drive to any of the dealers, but I'm on the hunt for the blue one! Thanks for ALL of your help and for sharing your knowledge! God Bless
I apologize for getting into these comments so late since I do know where you landed courtesy of connecting via Instagram. So thank you for that! it is fun to see how the comments morphed as you absorbed all there is on the internet to figure out what you want! This is exactly why I do all of this. It's fun to see folks light up with scooters!
Just bought a used 2018 kymco 150 like thanks to you and your analysis 👍has 4400 hundred miles on it but is in pristine condition 1 owner GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND!
Congratulations!! I’m happy to help, and I wish you many safe miles on your new scooter!
Change the CVT drive belt after 25000 kilometers(=16000 miles). Much better than Vespa or Piaggio to change belt every 10000 kilometer(=6250 miles) at triple price.
I was very tempted by the Kymco but a good deal on a very gently used Honda PCX 150 came up and I bought that. There's also the fact that Honda has a much larger dealer network.
I own a ‘23 Vespa Sprint S 150 with ABS and it's fantastic! It's quick and it rides great.
I'm not a brand snob. But wanted to say how nice it feels seeing others on their own scooters. Happy riding!
I like the body shape. It reminds me of the vespa gts. It's a really nice scooter for its price range.
Kymco has much fewer bugs and glitches than Vespa.
I got mine like not to long ago. I think only less than a freaking month brand spanking new with only 10 miles. Right now I have it at almost 3000 miles on it, and my second gear, and engine oil change. I love the thing, and this is my daily driver.
your spreadsheet is so good! thanks for doing this.
I have a red one and just hit 90 miles today. I’m glad I went with the 150 instead of the 125. This scooter really climbs those hills well.
I know folks like their smaller motors, but the 150 is the solid sweet spot for a scooter!!
That red is gorgeous - good call!!
Very thorough research. A lot of people go on just a gut feeling, or a prior preference. I’ve never used the USB charger on either of my bikes. It’s just not convenient to use.
Gas mileage, speed, storage and insurance were major concerns for me when I started to look at a scooter. I needed a bike that was a good alternative to a car.
I love the ABS FEATURE OF it
Uh oh! Does that mean you’ve had to use the ABS?! It is a nice safety feature!
Very informative video about the Kymco Like. I have thought about it often, along with the Super 8. Thank you!
Would love to hear your thoughts if you hop on the Like or Super 8 at some point!
Excellent review, covered all the bases. My criteria for buying a scooter: reliable, good looking, driver backrest available, quiet, storage and good handling.
I have exact one as yours, I also agree 100% on your review.
Thanks for the review, i am riding a buddy 125cc now
Awesome review!!! Great little scooter! One thing....most kymco scooters have that half lip to get the key into the gas cap. It's there to use for opening the cap more easily than just using the key. Next time you need to fill up, flip the lip, put in the key and hold that lip and the key together to remove the gas cap on most kymco scooters. Ride safe!!
subscribed for all the work you did on the excel!
Ha! Thanks! I have it on my calendar for a refresh next weekend. Let me know if you needed something that wasn't quite what you wanted, and I'll see if I can throw in an update.
Good Review!
Taiwan has been building scooters and mopeds for over 40 years. They gave perfected this market. Goggoro is one such ev scooter that should be coming to the states. Great honest review! Keep it coming!
Thanks, Jo Rad! What do you ride?
Gogoro is a dirty collaboration between a biz con suspect and corrupted bureaucrats. Period.
Great sound
Thank you for a great video review. It just give me more confident in buying it next week.
Now that is exciting!! What color are you going to get?
Hope you have a blast riding!
@@ScooterNewbie They have a candy red. I'm going to enjoy it so much thanks.
SYM is also a reliable bike maker from Taiwan.
@@darcychu9652 hey thanks for the reply back. A little late, but it's all right. I've already had and bought my kymco 150i for a year meow and already put 12000 miles on it. I had issues here and there, but really it was my faught nothing major. Right meow I have to replace the drive belt cuz of all the riding. Either than that the scoot scoot that's been caring my 450Ib self have been really reliable. You could see it on my channel my setup for what I've been using it for.
this is my very first scooter/motorcycle, and I love it. very easy to maneuver because of the tank being at the bottom, so the centr of gravity is low. its very fun to drive. only con for me is the seat are not comfy if you are riding for 1hr+, and the suspension is stiff especially if you ar riding solo.
Something you didn't either know or mention. The Kymco, in addition to being bigger than your KIck, has a four valve cylinder head which flows fuel more efficiently than the Kick. That explains the increased ZIP over the Kick which has a two valve head.
I appreciate your opinion on this. I’m going tomorrow to look at the very same model. Been riding bikes for years and just want something to putt around in town or just go for a sanity ride every so often. This sounds like a good scooter. Was looking at the Vespas but this is less expensive. Thanks again.
It's a great alternative to Vespa. It's lightweight & reliable. Can't wait to hear what you think!
I’ve had Kymco 4 wheelers for years. They have outlasted my other well known name brand 4 wheelers.
Keep making videos. I love all of them maybe include the hubby in them? Maybe get a go pro and post some videos of your rides.
I’ve got a couple on deck this weekend! It’s a lot of fun! Thanks for the support!
Thank you, you helped me pull the trigger on a Like 150i. I got a huge discount on a new 2020 in the light blue with checkered racing graphics. Had to drive a total of 7 hours but it was worth it. Finally got to ride it last night. OM says half throttle only at first. It is hard to do. This is my backup plan for $5 a gallon gas in California. Cheers
Ha! Big fan of back up to impending gas price craziness! Happy scooting!
@@ScooterNewbie You are right that at least in the US a 150 is a better pick if you want to be able to stay with traffic on main roads. I hope that Kymco can survive the pandemic in the US market. If people would think about it, they are a safer alternative to riding public transportation! California has is averaging $4.50 a gallon now so I make my grocery and medication runs on it. I am surprised how smooth it runs and it's not broken in yet. By the way, Givi makes a rack for it to go with there monolock cases.
We’re on the same wavelength… I was editing a video installing a rack at lunch! :) I’m always surprised by how much I can carry with a top box & a backpack.
It seems that scooter inventory is hit or miss. Some folks say they have to order & wait months. Then I hear of deals on prior year model Likes. It’s a great scooter!
@@ScooterNewbie My dealer said there will be no more Like 150i! He said the People 150i replaced it for the US? So maybe spread the word if people want a Like they better get them soon.
@@brunothepug8807
"People" has bigger wheels at the cost of walk-thru floor space for high speed comfort.
For practical purposes of daily riding in town, "Like" would be much more useful for hauling stuff around with wider floor space.
I ended up buying this scooter a couple of weeks ago, its a 2018 and so far its been fantastic!
Congrats!!! That’s exciting!! What color did you get?
@@ScooterNewbie Its all red but I plan to add some black accents to it
That red is sharp! I haven’t seen black accents on one, but no doubt it will look great!!
@@ScooterNewbie i like the red but its a little too much.. I send you before and after pictures when its finished..
@@frankm.2114
Scooters with bright color are more noticeable to car drivers.
A perfect errand and grocery tool, get the box that comes on the rear!
Yes! I had to return my first try, and a friend mentioned to me a month ago she got hers geared up through her dealer. I keep meaning to give them a ring to make it simpler.
I just bought one of these today. Way more power than my 49cc scooter.
What was the out the door price?
@@Maber01 3,300 out the door with tax and license. I am in California so tax is way higher and registration is always higher than other states.
@@Maber01 it had zero miles on it and its a 2019 model.
@@childfree83 I am in San Diego and a dealer has the 2019's on sale for $1,799. What was your price before all the fees?
2,859
I set speed as a context filter and chose top speeds >=65 and then filtered on the bottom five MSRP. I came up with two scooters from Sym. Your spreadsheet is great. Now the only thing to do is see if one of them has storage for a full face helmet. of course, there is the issue of finding one of these for a test ride.
Oh! Good idea to get that added to the spreadsheet. Duh! Thanks for sharing & glad you found it helpful (+ how you used it!)
We need to start a scooter revolution they are so much fun to just cruise.
Ageeed!! That’s kinda why I started talking about scooters. They are economical & so darn fun!!
Yeah!
Gas prices gonna go way up, scooter gonna become more popular I believe 🙏
The ease of just "twist and go" is the best part. Just like cars with newly developed automatic transmission in 1940s.
We can buy this model in New Zealand and I will seriously consider the Kymco 150i. It looks great from all angles and has adequate power. Currently riding a Suzuki UZ50 Lets, but will upgrade when I get a full motorcycle licence.
Nice review! I have one as well that I got last year. In the same deep blue color. Yet to give a review for it as well. Was wondering if you also had that noisy disk brakes issue there? (More of an annoyance really)
Thanks, Biker! I haven’t had any issues. Is it common for these scoots to have it?
@@ScooterNewbie yes..the squeaking sounds from the disk brakes are quite common for units here in the Philippines. I recently found that applying ceramic/hi temp grease on the back plates of the brake pads resolved this.
I have this scooter for 1 year now. The squeaking comes from the brake pads and will disappear with time
@@BikerDaddy1
The salt on road is corrosive to the disk. You need to clean the brake pad and disc in summertime.
I read your husband's review of the scooter where he said he is 5'11", but he never mentioned knee clearance issues with the handlebars being a problem. I am a little over 6' tall and was wondering if I should be concerned about my knees having sufficient clearance under the handlebars without having to bow them out, especially in tight turns? Thank you for the nice review.
He’s sitting here on the patio telling me he’s never noticed his knee hitting or anything. I’ll have him update after he rides tomorrow. He says he’ll pay attention.
@@ScooterNewbie Thank you for asking him. Hopefully my knees won't hit the handlebars as I ordered the yellowish orange 150 i abs today. Here in Montana there is no Kymco dealer that carries these scooters in stock. Therefore, you roll the dice and hope it will all work out. Two days later: Problems already. Kymco dealer called and said he received an email that the yellowish organge one is no longer available and the only 2020 150i available is the red classic, so I guess that is what I am getting. They supposedly have a shipment of 1800 different 2021 Kymco scooters in containers ready to be unloaded but they won't be available for sale for at least 30 days plus the additional time of getting one shipped from South Carolina to Montana.
It's sad that Kymko has taken such a beating in the US with Covid. Seems they are barely holding on in the USA. I was hoping they would release an ADV scooter like Honda and Yamaha! My Like 150i is still running perfectly. Keep your channel going! Maybe also post on Rumble?
I’m surprised they don’t have a US option like the ADV. I hadn’t even realized that. We love Kymco in this house!
I’m trying for an every other week schedule. Worst case I’m good for once a month! I’ll have to see what Rumble is. 😂
Definitely Kymco will come with an ADV scooters sooner or later after Covid. This is the segment of market no bike maker would ignore.
Great review. I have one question. Actually 2 first where is kymco from and also if they do break down how is it easy to repair like the hondas and Yamahas and are the parts easily accessible? Ok 3 sorry. Lol thanks for your review. Thumbs up , way up.
Kymco scooters are from Taiwan. We haven’t needed any parts for ours, but a friend has had success just contacting her dealer. They either order for her or point her in the right direction for mods & a repair.
I’m only knowledgeable to the level of oil changes, but reading between the lines, I think you’re trying to make sure you steer clear of the brands like TaoTao. I hadn’t heard of Kymco before I started shopping, but it is not in that TaoTao level of quality.
They’re a blast & cost effective, so I’m glad to help another rider get on the road!!
Kymco is a solid brand. I have read of Like 150i models with 40,000 miles with only regular scheduled maintenance. "Oil changes, tires, filter and belt."
Scooters from Taiwan and scooters from China are very very different in reliability as well as quality.
Both SYM and Kymco are from Taiwan with solid quality. Kymco is making J300 medium scooters for Kawasaki while delivering 650 c.c. engines to BMW. Also, "Genuine" scooters in United States are also reliable scooters made by a bike maker named "PGO" in Taiwan with solid quality.
my wife had a fuel injected peugeot 50 cc,2020 model. kymco engine. excellent motor.
Nice
Thanks! You looking to buy one?
I went in to buy the kymco agility 125 and they couldn’t sell it to me cause it had a broken kill switch so the salesman gave me like 800 dollars off the like 150i. Excited to take it out for a ride tomorrow morning now that I added it to my insurance.
That is one heck of a deal!! What color did you end up with? Hope your ride went awesome today!
@@ScooterNewbie I ended up getting it in red. It has so much more power than my 49cc scooter. Now I can keep up with the flow of traffic in town easily.
I've been looking at scooters for about a year now. I've been riding motorcycles for over 50 years and have had 2 scooters in the past. I had just about narrowed it down to the Kymco Like 150i, for the same reasons you did. But now I'm getting the feeling that Kymco seems to be giving up on the US market. Every year they discontinue some of their nicest models (no more Like 150i or Like 200i for 2021) and their model range gets smaller. Some of the Kymco dealers closest to me are no longer Kymco dealers, and the ones that still claim to be never have anything in stock anymore. My nearest Kymco dealer used to have a whole row of various Kymco scooters in the show room 10 years ago and today the only Kymco they have in stock is one 2015 Super 8 leftover. The next closest has only a 2018 leftover Like 150. Now I'm looking at SYMs, another good Taiwanese brand. The Fiddle 3 200i is very similar to the Like. There aren't many SYM dealers around here yet but they seem to be making some inroads into the US market instead of the opposite. I'm thinking that if I buy a Kymco I may have an orphan in a year or so.
I wouldn’t write Kymco off. It seems that scooters are more popular these days, and manufacturers across brands are struggling to keep up with demand. I noticed 2021 looked a little light on Kymco’s lower cc line-up, but they introduced a couple of higher powered options. They don’t have the look I want, but I was impressed they are moving upwards in cc’s at least.
That said, I do like the Sym Fiddle 3, too. I even dare to say it looked a bit more polished than the Like. It’s tough to choose! I’m badly wanting to do some shopping again, too!!
@@ScooterNewbie I don't know where you live, but here in southeast PA I almost never see a scooter on the road. I see maybe one scooter a month, and I'm looking for them. When I had my "sporty" 250cc Chinese scoot I used to have guys on sportbikes wave at me all the time because when they saw all that plastic coming down the road toward them they just assumed it was a sportbike until I went past and then they did a double-take LOL! I guess in downtown Philadelphia maybe it's different, or near a big college campus. Scooters have never really caught on in the US, except maybe during WW2 when cars and gas were hard to come by. Kymco doesn't seem to understand that though, and they have a long history of introducing some really nice scooter that's selling like crazy in Asia or Europe and then when they don't sell a ton of them here they can't figure out why and they withdraw it from our market and try something else. They never seem to catch on that Americans just aren't going to buy scooters in big numbers no matter how nice the scooter is. Now they are offering the People S 150 which has everything you could want in a small scooter, and they'll be disappointed when they only sell a few thousand of them in 2021. It's been nice talking to you, most of the scooter reviews I watch require me to speak Tagalog to understand :)
@@barryervin8536 Sooo agree on several fronts there! Yeah, I’m an anomaly on a scooter here in in a Houston suburb (land of trucks), but it’s catching on! (Slowly!)
The ease of "twist and go" of scooters with bigger engines at much more affordable prices will bring the wave just like cars with automatic transmission in 1940s.
Kymco good brand very reliable
I bought a used Yamaha 2015 sMax 155cc...it moves smoothly and stops smartly ....32 litres of under seat storage was important to me. I will add a rear case, most likely a Givi...this is going on the highway as I live in British Columbia on Vancouver Island and to go north and south on the island I will need the ability to travel on the highway. (I would have preferred the Italian traditional look, but because my bike looks more futuristic I believe that lends the design to the abundant storage under the seeat. I've heard the Honda PCX 150cc is also a good choice.) Cheers from Victoria, British Columbia. PS This is my first official scooter but I started out at the age of 15 on a Honda Cub 70cc and have had 3 other bikes aside from that one.
Oh, and I just turned 75 yrs of age.
I just bought a Like 150i today. The Kymco People S150 seemed worth a look, but none were available locally. Question to all - Any recommendations for a clear after-market windshield? Thanks in advance.
Interesting that you would buy again but maybe would like something bigger. I’m looking at a 2020 kymco like 200 retro model and love the looks of it. I’m in NJ a hilly area and plan to stay on back roads. Would you like something with a bigger engine more power or just bigger in size. I’m also waiting to view the Honda PCX 160, I believe it’s a 2021 model year. Dealer still doesn’t have it in stock.
It’s a great scooter, but now that I’ve ridden the Piaggio Liberty I think it would be my first choice in this size range. Those big wheels make it smoother, but this one looks so much more classic!
I want more engine to have more range, but I don’t want a touring scooter either. I don’t think. Maybe. I really want one of all kinds. 😂 I’ll take a look at the PCX 160. Folks love their Honda scoots!
@@ScooterNewbie thank you for the information. I love the retro look of the kymco but wish it had abs and a wind shield. I’m also going to look at a 2014 Suzuki Burgman (hopefully still available) that has the abs, wind shield and a true 200cc. It’s more of a motorcycle look not the cute retro Vespa look I adore.
This is where I’m stuck! I want the 300+ engine with the retro styling! I test drove a Vespa 300 a few weeks back. It was nice, but I’m not sure it would do the quick jaunts on a freeway well. I’m going to test drive a maxi option with larger tires to see if it is just me or if those tiny tires are the problem.
I’d love to hear what you think of the options as you explore!
Oh & the Kymco should have ABS! And a windshield should be able to be added!
@@ScooterNewbie good to know, I’m going to recheck. I love the Vespa look but for my first scooter not looking to invest 5k plus for one. The kymco is a great all in price and the Suzuki should be about the same. I’ll let you know my feelings as I shop around. Scooters aren’t popular in my area of NJ, or any areas I’ve traveled to in my state, not much available on the pre-owned market or many choices new.
Nice video , have a you ridden Vespa PX150?
I have not, but I just sat on one randomly! Is that what you ride or planning to get?
@@ScooterNewbie I have few Motorcycles and 2 Vespa PXs. A PX150 and a PX200. 2 stroke and Manual transmission. Completely different from any other scooter. If you get a chance, take one for a spin :)
Your channel is great.
❤️ from Australia
Thanks for the support! I was iffy about older Vespa models because I was drawn to the twist & go vibe. However, I have gotten convinced I need to try a classic Vespa! I’ll have to report back!
@@samihasib
The cable for gear-changing and the alternator without regulation to burn the headlight bulb are two foibles of old manual Vespa.
I am trying to decide between this and the Honda Genio. I prefer the look of this bike but I am nervous about the quality of the parts.
Kymco is making J300 medium scooters for Kawasaki while delivering 650 c.c. engines to BMW.
@@darcychu9652 Nice!
I have to come back to this video flick. Today I went to my local HEB and walking through the parking lot saw the a Kymco People 150 in seafoam green color. Cool looking scooter. I had to stop and give it a look over. Don't know what year it was but it looked brand new. Had a top box but not big enough for a full size helmut. The floor board length looked shorter than a Vespa. The handle bar mounted mirrors were definitely not wide enough for proper viewing. At least not for even my small 5'9" frame. I got the impression that the dimensions of the scooter were intended for smaller/shorter people. It is an Asian manufactured bike after all. Other than that it looked pretty slick. The seat looked like a knockoff of the Vespa which is cool and the gang because why not copy a good seat? I reckon I must be coveting that scooter a little bit as here I am posting about it. On another note I want a Vespa 300 GTS Touring. Unfortunately with my job I am often working 6 and 7 days a week and have had no time to realize that dream. I am forever addicted to over time pay it seems. The day will come soon enough. All my best to you and look forward to all your scooter video flicks. Mahalo!
This year, I bought my first scooter Since 2001. My first one was a 1998 Yamaha Zuma, 52 stroke. My one I got this year. What's a 2009 genuine scooter company Buddy, 150 International audition.
I'm looking at a 2007 Vespa 150 LX. It's a good price with low miles (3,600) for $2,200 It needs new tires and has a road rash spot on the rear right fender vs a 2013 Vespa 300 GTS with 7,000 miles for $4,000. I'll be using it for leisure as I work from home. I'll be mostly in the city but I do have a lot of bridges and the backroads speed limit is 35-50 miles an hour. How would you compare the 150 vs the 300 besides the obvious better gas mileage and speed? I was thinking of getting the 150 because it's a great price then after scooting around for 1 season I can decide if I should go bigger or keep the 150. I would love to hear everyone POV.
If you want a bunch of opinions fast, I'd post over on the scooters reddit or the modern Vespa facebook page. Low miles on a scooter makes me nervous because sitting up is not what they like to do!
Wish USA have all the 150CC scooters and motorcycles that is on the market in Taiwan
Did Kymco drop the Like 150i ABS from its lineup for 2021? I was considering a 2020 leftover, but if they aren't importing the model anymore, that's a bit concerning.
They did, kinda! :( They are calling the A-town as their Like for 2021. I haven’t seen one in person yet, but the features and specs seem spot on.
kymcousa.com/2021-scooters/a-town/
@@ScooterNewbie Ugh. Terrible name! Sounds like a teenager insult. Like, "That guy is totally A-Town."
So true! But somehow the universe will turn this new “insult” into a trend and get millions more on 2 wheels somehow. I’ve clearly been watching too many out-there shows.
It looks like (pun intended) The A-town is a 50cc model.
They say there was issue on spark plug being loose? Do you have problem like that?
I haven’t had any issues with the Like. It’s still running strong!
What’s the seat height?
Piaggio liberty 150 great !
As many glitches and bugs around engines as Vespa because they share the same engines.
Also, the CVT drive belt has to be changed evey 10000 kilometers (=6250 miles) at triple the prices of Kymco's CVT belts. Kymco's CVT belts can last to 30000 kilometers (=18750 miles) before snapping. My Kymco 50c.c. scooter's CVT belt got snapped after hard driving for 30000 kilometers with auxiliary "handicapped" wheels and modified frame added with extra weight of 50 kilograms.
I will buy this exact one but LIKE 50, the reason I take 50 is because it doesn't require a licence. I hope this will be a good decision.
It's a great scooter, so as long as the speed works for you, I'd whole-heartedly say YES! When are you hoping to buy one?
I have trouble with unlocking the seat🤦🏼♂️
For real? Does it get hung up or something?
Oh, yes speedometer says over 60 mph, but i tested it with a app and it topped out at 62. 65 if i lean down aerodynamically lol
Bwahahaha! Love the aerodynamic mental image over here!!
@@ScooterNewbie 😂😂
How does this scooter handle and feel at higher speeds?
It feels quite stable. I consider the Vespa 300 to feel like the most stable scooter I’ve ridden at high speeds. This scooter is not quite that, but it handles fine at the higher end.
I feel like I’d prefer something like the Liberty if I were looking for great feel on the top end of the speed spectrum for this engine size. The wheel sizes & such make for an even more stable ride.
@@ScooterNewbie one more question, I heard that this kymco is made in China, is that correct?
Kymco is a Taiwanese company, but they do have manufacturing facilities beyond Taiwan (including China).
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Kymco has manufacturing capacity in China for buyers over there. Kymco has fetched better prices/margins in China for much better quality.
Kymco scooters for north America market are from Taiwan with tighter QC for name brand image.
I did have a kymco like 150 for the price it’s a decent Scooter I had it about a year and then purchased a Vespa 150 The Vespa does cost more than the kymco But in my opinion the Vespa it is definitely worth it you’re not only buying into the Vespa you are buying into the culture
I’m curious about the culture aspect. Do you mean clubs and such? I’m completely intrigued!
Hi yes what I mean by the culture is the history of Vespa and the people that ride them and I guess you can say clubs there is lots of clubs out there I believe all around the country I also have two Harley Davison’s and sometimes have more fun on my Vespa but don’t tell anybody I said that😉
Ahhhh Scooter snobbery! Vespa is a fine product though. But at 2x the price it better be.
The CVT drive belt on Kymco can last 30000 kilometers (=18750 miles) while Vespa/Piaggio would require you change CVT belt every 10000 kilometers(=6250 miles) at triple prices.
Meanwhile, a tip-over of Vespa would cost you a fortune for body work to restore your fantasy about Vespa culture. Let along those glitches and bugs around Italian engines.
how many miles, do you still have it?
The hubs sold this one. I’m not sure how many miles the guy bought it has, but I see him locally out riding from time to time still. ☺️
hi cutie. i have a legal question, in California a 150cc is not legalized to ride on freeways or highways. could you double check in upur handbook
I am retired (allegedly) and I bought my first motorscooter just over 10 years ago. It was a Kymco Jockey 125, delivered directly to me by the factory in VietNam.
To date the Jockey has carried me just under 450,000 kilometres with two engine rebuilds (change all the bearings and cylinder refurbishment). It only failed me once on the road - the "rubber band" failed but Kymco shipped me a replacement and a local Honda dealer fitted it.
I have just purchased a KYMCO 125 LIKE, again through the factory. Although I didn't order it, there was a NOODOE device built into the dash. For me, totally useless.
KIMCO builds what we called in the Army "brick shit houses", to civilians totally reliable products.
PROs: Quiet engine, easily adaptable rear seat bar; takes off like a rocket, good lighting, ABS Braking.
CONs: Seat is harder than concrete; the gas filler cap was designed by an idiot - very hard to manoeuvre; feels top-heavy (centre of gravity wrong); seat-footrest-ground dimensions are wrong for the average male body; the dash "storage" locker is thin, can't even fit my log book into the thing since much of the space is occupied by the steering column; TO CHANGE THE AIR FILTER IT IS NECCESSARY TO REMOVE A SIDE PANEL; the under-seat trunk/boot is too small for almost anything. This NOODOE THING that simply says the weather is CLEAR!
MODs: I reworked the rear passenger handlebar to attach a GIVI 42 litre luggage box; I attached a GIVI windshield; I added a wide rear lightbar (for truck size lights even has a scrolling sign); flashing side driving lights (safety); 4-way parking flashers; 2 additional hooks for groceries; spot light bar; loudspeaker in pointy end (I love music on long rides).
WOULD I BUY AGAIN: Yes - because of KYMCO RELIABILITY.
That is MASSIVE mileage on your scooter! Well done.
One last thing is it a automatic?
It is automatic. You’ll have to let me know what you think when you get on one!
Kymco scooters are kind of like Mazda cars. They're really good, and they're a very good value, but you don't see very many of them on the road. Lack of popularity is why you can't find aftermarket goodies specifically tailored for your Kymco.
The scooter market in North America is small compared to Europe and Asia. In North America, scooters are the Rodney Dangerfield of the two wheeled machines...they get no respect.
It's a tough market to break into, especially when Piaggio, Genuine and the big Japanese brands have the market sewn up. It doesn't help either that the Chinese are dumping cheap (unsafe IMHO) low-quality scooters, at low prices, that quickly break-down and give the entire scooter industry an underserved reputation for low quality.
I'm glad to see you and your husband have joined the scooter community. When you ride a scooter, you're forced to move more slowly than in a car. It's this slower pace that lets you notice the landmark you'd never seen in your hometown before. It's the slower pace that makes you wonder "what's down this street?" and gives you the urge to explore it.
Good scootering to both of you.
Well said! What do you ride? (And I LOL’d at the Dangerfield reference 😂)
@@ScooterNewbie Since I had to give up my big BMW K1600 touring motorcycle for health reasons (cancer), I've filled my garage with small machines.
Since I'm a tinkerer, I like to buy non-running machines and bring them back to life.
I have a 1970 Honda Trail 90 I bought as literally a basket case (loose parts were all in a laundry basket). I rebuilt the motor, but the 52 year old wiring was all bad. The new wiring harness just arrived, so once I've rewired it, it should be a good rider.
I have a 1982 Honda Passport C70 ("Cub" everywhere else in the world) that I also bought not running. That was an easy fix and I ride it frequently.
I have a 2003 Aprilia Scarabeo 50cc 2 stroke scooter that I got for free, with only 80 miles on it. There were some back fees due at DMV, and I had to replace the 20 year old tires, but it was still a sweet deal.
Finally, I have a 2004 Suzuki Burgman 650 Maxi Scooter. This one I've had this one for 6 years. Its now my new "touring" machine.
I've enjoyed watching your videos, keep 'em coming.
@@steverandall5814 That's an impressive tinkering garage! I have put some feelers out to mess around like that, but unless something really great comes up, I can't afford to time wise at the moment. I grew up around a tinkerer, so I'm surprisingly adept in the garage - but also grateful I'm married to a mechanic to help out there. I was under dad's feet versus a helper. 🤣
(and sorry to hear about the cancer but hope you have the care you need. You're in my thoughts but know that you're not alone in finding a love of scooters when life looks differently!)
@@ScooterNewbie Thank you so much for the good wishes! I went through chemotherapy in 2019 for Non-Hodkins Lymphoma. The good news is the chemotherapy worked, and I've been in remission for 3 years. The bad news is that the chemotherapy did nerve damage...as I was warned it would. My legs are significantly weakened and I have permanent neuropathy and numbness in my hands and feet.
Having to sell my BMW and occasionally dropping my dinner fork into my lap was a helluva bargain to get rid of the cancer. Happy scootering! Keep those videos coming.
GURL I'm like soooooo inspired to learn to scoot and travel WAY more - I hate cars, they're so expensive and shitty - I'm d o N EEeE LOL I want one of these scooters!!!
You definitely should!!! If you can rent one to give it a try, you’ll be hooked!
Just as easy as "twist and go"!
How much does your husband weigh?
He bounces around 205 pounds.
Is your husband cramped on this. How big is he?
He is 5’10”, and while my Buddy is quite a sight with him on it, the Like is a comfortable sitting position. He carries a little extra weight in his belly, so he won’t ride cramped.
BUT if by chance you’re coming from something bigger, you may find it more cramped. He’s mainly riding a Kymco AK550 these days, so the Like isn’t as comfy as he used to say it is.
I have a Like 150 and was a little concerned about fitting on it at 5'10" and 200 lb. But it's fine. I sometimes slide back an inch or so onto the seam across the seat but don't really feel it. I have a lot more problem with the bigger scooters that all seem to have the stepped seat that forces you to sit too far forward. The handlebar position is fine and no knee interference. To be turning the bars far enough to hit your knee you'd have to be going so slow that you'd be almost stopped and would have your foot down anyway. Anyone bigger than me might feel a little cramped though.
hi cutie. may i recommend bmw c400 gt.
Whoa! I didn’t realize BMW made scooters til you shared this!
@@ScooterNewbie oddly enough, the bmw scoots, 400 and 650 are made by who? kymco :)
2 stroke, 4 cycle.
The helmet hooks are fine. Your helmet is improperly oriented.
This has driven us bonkers trying with 3 different helmets in a variety of ways! I have another pal that hasn’t had luck either, so please share how you fit a full-face on to help us!
Okay. The buckle that the helmet strap runs through goes over the post that is toward the front of the seat. The chin guard will be resting flush on the scooter body.
@@ScooterNewbie
Have you try to put helmet horizontally under the seat?
I have a 2012 Kymco like 200 i see nothing new here.
That is sooo interesting. I haven’t been in the scooter world that long so have no clue what’s new & novel.
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Loved the video but gotta' say that scooter riders are like vegetarians. Eventually vegetarians all eat chicken. And eventually scooter riders all get a Vespa. Ride safe and mahalo!
Bwahaha! It is a thing, but I see so many folks that treat Vespa like it's an Apple product they'd never buy on principle. I get both sides on that! Rich stuck with the Kymco brand with his engine size upgrade. No way he'd ever buy a Vespa.
Great reveal thank you very much.🛵