Kymco People 50

[drnever]

I have noticed that my Kymco works really hard at ~ 40 + m.p.h. Has anyone else noticed this? Yes, my Kymco is derestricted.

[lunar_luna]

I think that is pretty typical for 50cc 2-stroke scooters. Most won't do much over 40 stock.

[sooznd]

From what I have heard Kymco People's once de-restricted can easily do 45-50 mph. A friend of mine has one and it does 50.

Are you certain you have done all the de-restrictions for that scooter?

[drnever]

I am quite sure it's totally dereistrcited. I can do 50 too. I just bought my girlfriend a vino and derestricted it. The Vino only does ~ 40 - 42 m.p.h., but it purrs all the while. Maybe I am just noticing a difference between the two scooters. My Kymco makes a hell of a lot more noise when I get up around 37 - 40 m.p.h. I guess I was wondering if I am working my enigine a lot harder than it should be worked. That said, I think my Kymco has more power overall than the Vino.

[sooznd]

regarding the noise- could it be the difference in exhaust systems between the Vino & Kymco?

If you can go 50, then you have done all the de-restrictions. I misunderstood & thought you could only do 40.

My Vino tops out at around 41 mph & I am at a high altitude in colorado.

[drnever]

That could very well be. The Kymco kicks out a lot more smoke than the Vino.

[sooznd]

Is the Kymco still under warranty? --if so, I'd bring it in for a check up just to make sure everything is ok with it.. If I were a bit taller , that would have been the scooter I would have gotten---I hear nothing but good things and have never read about any problems with them. If there is a yahoo group for Kymco's you might want to check there with peeps who have more experience with that particular scooter.

[speedy_scooter]

dont forget that the kymco does have larger tires. that will increase the top speed some.

[drnever]

soonzd - I am sure you could handle the Kymco. My gf is only 5'3, and rides it like a champ. She just liked how the Vino looks better.

I had the Kymco looked over and had a new battery put in at the beginning of summer. I actually never really noticed the noisiness at ~ 40 + m.p.h. before riding the Vino (which just purrs along).

In truth, I think the Vino is better for someone who doens't care much about power but wants a great little ride that will take you anywhere in a city.

But, I like the power of the Kymco - awesome! The larger tires do make a difference, I am sure.