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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 1,194
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Which bike?
My dilemma now is that I really like the KYMCO Spade. I also, really like the SSR Razkull 125 and it’s time to place an order. Unfortunately, I am forced to make a choice. You see my problem. Below are the pros & cons of each choice.
KYMCO Spade 150i: Pros: Very nice 150cc engine, 4-valve head, efi, 5-speed transmission, cafe racer styling, 12.5 hp, nice seat. The aftermarket will be huge for this bike. Cons: it has a rear drum brake, 1.6 gallon fuel tank, needs rear Ohlins shocks ($1350), needs handlebars, pegs and exhaust. Higher $2999 MSRP. SSR Razkull 125: Pros: Lower $1999 MSRP, great dual disc brakes, 3.2 gallon fuel tank, GROM exhausts fit, nice seat, Ducati type stylings. Cons: engine needs mods or I would need to change the engine ($1000), gearing needs changed, carburetor, 4-speed transmission. Basically, I like the Razkull but I would want to mod it beyond the price of the Spade to make it better. The $1999 cost makes it very attactive and I could do the mods at my leisure. I’m trying very hard to just go ahead and purchase it. The Spade is very cool but I hate the rear drum brake. It already has most of the features that most people want. It really is the perfect bike for me. I really should just pony up the money and get the Spade and live with it as is. Change the exhaust whenever. The counter-balanced engine will sway my choice. Thanks for listening to me ramble! SamM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 1,194
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2018 KYMCO Spade 150i
I have decided to buy a 2018 KYMCO Spade 150i for $2999. Picking it up out of state next week. I’ll post pictures of the purchase and pick up. I hope to get the brown colored Spade. If they don’t have it Tuesday. I will just order one.
The modifications will start this Winter. Handlebars, pegs, grips and levers are first. A tuner and exhaust from MNNTHBX will follow after that. Sam
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Join Date: Feb 2017
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