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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Kymco Myroad 700i Review
Kymco has a 700cc, fuel injected scooter coming to the United States.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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With the Honda Silverwing coming in at a few hundred dollars less, I can't see the Kymco making a lot of headway. The competing BMW and Suzuki scoots are only a few hundred more.
I'm fascinated by the big scooter craze. You have the ability to carry a few bags of groceries and a passenger on ~700cc, with pseudo-sportbike handling. If you were carrying a passenger on a similarly-sized sportbike, you'd have room for a map and a pair of gloves.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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I thnk it's a Baby Boomer phenomenon.
Older more out of shape guys who would like to start or keep riding but have a hard time with the balance, low speed manuvering, height, shifting, and riding postion of a motorcycle. I don't dislike the maxi-scooter thing. I see a need and a place for them. The day may come one would suit me well. I think Aprilia makes one. Italian might suit me. I hope Ducati NEVER makes one. It would be like a Ferrari minivan.
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Kymco is a Taiwan company. Quality is nearly Japanese. They have their place. Easy to ride. Low maintenance. Good weather protection.
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Indeed, Kymco manufactures excellent products.
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Despite that, for a few hundred dollars less, I'd take the Honda Silverwing. My buddy has one, and I can't find a single flaw with it.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Imagine the difference on a cross country trip of how many Honda vs. Kymco dealers you would find.
Plus the difference in price would buy the gas for the cross country trip, both ways.
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Join Date: May 2007
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I think I would be riding a honda too.
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The Kymco fared pretty well in the 2013 Uber Scooter Shootout.
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For the prices and features, I would choose the BMW. However, Kymco has made a nice entry into this class, and I am sure they will improve. Nevertheless, Kymco needs to drop the price of this scooter if it is going to compete with BMW, Suzuki, and Honda.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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What's a scooter? LOL!
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I love Kymco scooters. The downtown 300i has been my dream scooter for almost 2 years now (still can't find a used one local). But, for the price, I'd take the Burgman 650. Don't get me wrong, BMW makes an amazing bike, and their scoot is really nice looking, and I know it will hold out in the long run. But, there's a good reason why the Burgman has maintained the go to maxi scooter for a while now.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Thanks for posting your input, Chris.
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