I'm thinking about a new X-Town 300i ABS. I'm looking for some feedback on how you folks like this model. Please give me a shout with your comments.
Hi Mike! I have a 2019 X-Town 300. My initial comment was going to be that this is my first small bike in almost forty years. Then I looked at a photo (which I'll post later when I remember how) of me sitting on it after installing the Givi windscreen. It isn't that small, and at 430 pounds fueled up, it's not super light either.
This scoot will not fit everyone well: you may have read comments in reviews about how compact the seating position is. I believe Stig sat on one recently and found it too small for him (he's 6'3", I'm 5'10"). I am very comfortable on it, although with a 30" inseam, I find I need to slide forward on the huge seat to properly flatfoot it.
I find it well built, and easy to work on for the little stuff I had to do. But some things need improvement.
The windshield is okay in town or up to about 50 mph. I haven't tried the Givi on the freeway yet, but I have no doubt it'll be an improvement. The mirrors are terrible: very difficult to adjust and I severed the small gauge wire to the integrated turn signal when my spanner slipped (not amused). I have replacement mirrors with integrated signals by Kiwav that I'll have the dealer install. There's only one "glove compartment" with a USB charger on the left side. It's a bit narrow and oddly shaped, but I can fit in my cell phone in it. The instrument cluster is bright. Too bright at night, in fact, especially with the dim halogen headlights. Possible solution: a tinted car sun visor clipped to the instrument visor.
The Kymco wasn't my first choice, but at the time, it was available and there are a few accessories available for it.
The thing about the X-town is that every time I ride it, I find it so easy to live with, and pretty enjoyable as well: easy to park, put on its centerstand, the seat is very well padded and roomy. On highways, stretch your legs and place your feet on the floating floorboards, neat.
I have taken it on California freeways up to 77 mph (measured by GPS), with a little bit to spare. With the larger Givi screen, I expect that little bit to be gone, but hey...
Naturally, on freeways, there's not acceleration to speak of but it does well in flowing traffic.
In town, it shines of course. But there, you do feel the weight more.
All in all, an economical machine, surprisingly capable in a variety of conditions (I've done a lot of mountain riding on it as well), very stable at higher speeds. In mixed riding, city/freeway, I consistently get 67 mpg.
The suspension is typical: budget, but well sorted. Preload adjustment on the rear shocks only, no adjustment to the fork. For me, the brakes and suspension need nothing.
