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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: MoToFaLcon on May 23, 2015, 06:14:33 PM
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I went to my local dealers website today and to my surprise I seen the new 2015 Kymco Super 8 150R!!! I totally didn't even know these where coming out!! It literally got me all excited!! It looks like a Super 8 had sex with an Agility and BAM, a naked baby!!! I always hoped for the Kymco Agility RS 125 Naked and that's the reason im excited about the 150R because it looks similar!! This made my day!! But, there are things I slighty dislike about it, 1. its tail lights, I didn't get a good view on it but so far I kinda dislike them a little bit. And 2. the gas mileage, estimated 57 mpg with a 1.3 gallon tank? That's it? 70 would be better. And I guess Kymco will never put in fuel injection or liquid cooling, I suppose to keep the price low? But yeah, did anyone else see this scooter? Theres hardly any pictures for it and theres no walkaround on Youtube yet. Lovin it though so far, hafta get one someday. (also, I knew Bettinanlosin mentioned these scoots for the 2015 lineup but had no idea theyd look like that!)
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I went to my local dealers website today and to my surprise I seen the new 2015 Kymco Super 8 150R!!! I totally didn't even know these where coming out!! It literally got me all excited!! It looks like a Super 8 had sex with an Agility and BAM, a naked baby!!! I always hoped for the Kymco Agility RS 125 Naked and that's the reason im excited about the 150R because it looks similar!! This made my day!! But, there are things I slighty dislike about it, 1. its tail lights, I didn't get a good view on it but so far I kinda dislike them a little bit. And 2. the gas mileage, estimated 57 mpg with a 1.3 gallon tank? That's it? 70 would be better. And I guess Kymco will never put in fuel injection or liquid cooling, I suppose to keep the price low? But yeah, did anyone else see this scooter? Theres hardly any pictures for it and theres no walkaround on Youtube yet. Lovin it though so far, hafta get one someday. (also, I knew Bettinanlosin mentioned these scoots for the 2015 lineup but had no idea theyd look like that!)
I don't want to just bash it, but they are just more Chinese version of an agility, that they kinda make look like a super8. I'm sure they'll be fine, but to me the gauges and a lot of the bike look cheapp with the fake chrome and everything.
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I don't want to just bash it, but they are just more Chinese version of an agility, that they kinda make look like a super8. I'm sure they'll be fine, but to me the gauges and a lot of the bike look cheapp with the fake chrome and everything.
Darn it, im disappointed to hear that. I thought maybe theyd improve year after year but I guess not? what did you mean more Chinese version of an agility?
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On the international site they list the super8 at 7.7hp, kymco usa site 10.3hp. Wonder wassup.
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Darn it, im disappointed to hear that. I thought maybe theyd improve year after year but I guess not? what did you mean more Chinese version of an agility?
I don't think it will be good news :'(
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On the international site they list the super8 at 7.7hp, kymco usa site 10.3hp. Wonder wassup.
7.7 kW = 10.3 HP
BTW I am not seeing anything on the international website that appears to be the Super 8 150X or 150R. May I please ask where on the website you saw this? Thanks!
P.S. I am seeing a "Agility RS Naked 125" that looks much like the 150R: http://www.kymco.com/product/category/Scooter/Agility_RS_Naked125/sp.asp (http://www.kymco.com/product/category/Scooter/Agility_RS_Naked125/sp.asp)
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I think Kymco really got cheap with the Super 8 150cc. I owned a 2013 model & it was pretty nice overall. Then again, it wasn't perfect. Had to have some plastics replaced as there was factory over sprayed paint on two panels.
I don't mind if it's made in China, but the QC is fair vs. Taiwan IMHO. My newest scooter (Honda PCX 150) is made in Vietnam. The QC is as if it was made in Japan. My GT300i is flawless as it's made in the Kymco Taiwanese factory.
IMHO is slipping here in the US myself. I think the best deal is the Like 200 @ $2699.99 Too bad I hate that Vespa knockoff look. Plus it's made for a smaller person.
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I think Kymco really got cheap with the Super 8 150cc. I owned a 2013 model & it was pretty nice overall. Then again, it wasn't perfect. Had to have some plastics replaced as there was factory over sprayed paint on two panels.
I don't mind if it's made in China, but the QC is fair vs. Taiwan IMHO. My newest scooter (Honda PCX 150) is made in Vietnam. The QC is as if it was made in Japan. My GT300i is flawless as it's made in the Kymco Taiwanese factory.
IMHO is slipping here in the US myself. I think the best deal is the Like 200 @ $2699.99 Too bad I hate that Vespa knockoff look. Plus it's made for a smaller person.
Pardooon!
It is a Lambretta-Vespa knock-off. .....drawn by an Italian design house.
And wonder how the LIKE's wheelbase compares with those old Italians. .
But for the USA turn signals....I think the scooter is pretty. And agree that it's great value.
Stig