New Kymco Like 50cc and 200cc Early Look

So here's the scoop on the new Kymco Like. I hereby declare it the best selling scooter of 2011 and 2012. Simply put hands down it will knock the socks off all the other retro themed scooters in the USA.

Why? It has a Lambretta/Vespa Amalgam retro feel and comes from the largest scooter manufacturer in Taiwan. Kymco dwarfs all other OEMs on the island 10 to 1 in production size, Quality Control, and in Scope, basically they are what Honda is to Japan. This $800 million dollar company is now on the verge of finally having the one hit product they needed to dominate US scooter sales, its revolutionary like the People 50 (which by the way would always outsell the Aprilia Scarabeo 50 because of the price)

I tested/rode/wrecked both versions and I think they made some amazing changes since I saw them at the Kymco factory in Taiwan this last April. Reminded me of the first time I rode a Metropolitan 8 years ago or the first time I saw a Malaguti Yesterday. It's everything Americans want at a very good price. See in the US retro sells. You can see it in a Buddy, Metro, Vino, Vino Chinese Clone, People, Scarebeo, anything retro like everything Vespa will sell. We have this need to buy retro scooters. I've always been a sportier guy, I like my Malaguti F-15 or Aprilia SR 50, I now even own a CPI GTR courtesy of CPI, but I know the market and the US market calls for the Like.

The 50cc has a 2 stroke engine and it rocks! It's got power to spare and you can upgrade it. The 200cc needs a little more juice, the Yager 200 and People 200 feel more powerful and have bigger engines but you know who cares it will still be the best retro scooter in the 125 - 200cc category out there. I would even say its nicer and at a better price than the Aprilia Scarabeo or the Vespa LX150. Just my opinion lets see what the market says in 2010, but I would put my money on Kymco.

There are some good scooters on the market now, but when I saw everything Kymco has planned for 2010 I cannot wait to see people rush to the dealers and buy one of these. More on the Kymco Like in my follow ups.

For more info on Kymco visit www.KymcoUSA.com
For upgrades for the Kymco Like 50cc and 200cc stay tuned to MRP.

Kymco Upgrade Exhausts from Turbo Kit

Simply put the best exhaust upgrade you can get for an Xciting 250cc or Bet and Win 250cc is the Turbo Kit Complete Race System.

For top end I dont know of any model that works better than the Turbo Kit, since were talking about Kymco nonstop this week I featured I would make a plug for it, available at any fine MRP dealership check out our site for a list of dealers that stock it. Can't find it? Click on places to buy for an online MRP dealer that will ship it to your house.





TURBO KIT 250cc Bet and Win 250cc

People 200

Just took a ride on the People 200 by Kymco. I have to say its a sweet ride, it has a little more power than the Like 200 which I'm about to talk about, but I loved the handling.

The People S 200 is different from the 150cc I rode in Puerto Rico a few years back, it has a little more kick to it, the styling is different and somehow I think the seat is nicer. If you're a lady you will like it because you hardly feel the road thanks to the bigger tires. Braking power was excellent on it and I liked the way it curved.

Now if you're daily commute isn't that far I would take it over the older 250cc model that they had any day. It's perfect for inner city with some highway exposure. I dont think you need more than a 200cc for living in a city like Denver or Miami. If you have a lot of commuting and you have to go over 30 miles each way to work then yes a 250cc might be better.

Now if you like the 16" wheels then take the People 200 for a spin. If you want something a little more radical wait for the LIKE 200.

Below are the specs Kymco has one of the best warranties in the industry so make sure to check them out next time you visit your local dealer.




SPECS
Model PEOPLE S 200
Retail Price $3,399.00
Type Scooter

Engine
Type 4-Stroke SOHC
Displacement 163cc
Bore x Stroke 60x57.8
Carburetor Keihin 22.1mm
Cooling Forced Air
Ignition Electric

Drivetrain
Transmission CVT automatic

Suspension
Front Telescopic Forks
Rear Dual Shocks
Tires-Front 100/80-16
Tires-Rear 120/80-16

Brakes
Front Disc
Rear Drum

Dimensions
Length 79"
Width 28.3"
Height 51"
Wheelbase 53"
Rake/Trail N/A
Claimed Dry Weight 256 lbs.
Seat Height 31"
Underseat Storage Yes
Fuel Capacity 1.8 gal.
Estimated MPG 90 mpg

Instrumentation Speedometer, Odometer, Clock, Fuel & 12 Accessory Outlet

Colors Red, Black, Blue

Warranty 2 Year Factory

C.A.R.B. Compliant Yes

VOG 260 Race Exhaust

MRP now has the new VOG 260 Race Exhaust!

Linhai Classic Aeolus 260 257cc Scooter also sold by Sunright, Linhai USA, Diamo, LS Motorsports, Powersports Factory and more!

TKC-M4T68-N
http://www.martinracingdealer.com/SPD/tkc-m4t68-n--80000FEE-1241654048.jsp


If you are looking for a scooter in the Maxie size such as a 250cc scooter the Linhai Classic 260 at 257cc is a must have for commuting on a reliable stable scooter with power to spare. Pass this one up would be a mistake. The Linhai Classic 260 has sold well in the US in 2007 and 2008 under the NAME ITA 260, VOG 260, DIAMO 300, Turista 300, Linhai 300, JCL 300 and more!

One of the fastest units in the market is faster with the Turbo Kit exhaust. Plus you can get the Turbo Kit Variator for it and increase your top range performance by 20%

Jonway and MRP

Check out the latest issues of Powersports Business, Dealer News Magazine, and Motorcycle News for the new JONWAY SCOOTER AND MRP PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN.

If you're a new dealer and you need to buy scooter parts, Call us or visit www.mrp-speed.com today!

Dealers focus on parts

In a down market dealers should take a cue from some of the stores and promote parts and service this is a great MRP dealer you can call for all your buggy needs

C3 Yamaha Racing Variator upgrade

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gqv5AcJKOY&feature=related

MRP and Coastal Cleanup

We will be working with the Coca Cola Scholars Program and the International Coastal Cleanup next week. Anyone in South Florida make sure to hit us up on Facebook or at the event.

SIGN UP NOW!

Be a part of this annual event! International Coastal Cleanup is coming up on Saturday, September 19th. Get involved in your city!

http://www.oceanconservancy.org/site/PageServer?pagename=icc_home

New Posts Coming

MRP will be putting up some new posts, sorry for the delay, been swampped in talks with new scooter companies to take on their parts you should see more online shortly.

Some of our dealers are doing great www.OrlandoScooterParts.com and make sure to check them out.

Like always Michael at Scootertronics is doing great with the new Go Kart kits make sure to visit him at www.Scootertronics.com

More news to come.

CPI parts for ATVs and Scooters

We are finally adding the CPI parts to our inventory, it's been a process but they are starting to be added this week.

We've also started adding the Linhai OEM 260cc parts that we acquired, so stay with us as we continue to expand.
Our dealers should be able to orders these all online shortly.

http://www.mrp-speed.com