2016 K-Pipe 125 Owner

[lilzip24]

Hey everyone,

I joined the forum because I am now the owner of a 2016 Kymco K-Pipe 125 in Daytona Beach, Florida! So far it's a fun little bike the mess around on besides my 'Zuki DL1000.

I know these just came to the U.S. and I can't wait for other owners to show up here since there is very little information anywhere about these things

Are there any other Kymco products with the same engine? I'm trying to find little ways to make it faster and efficient. Its an awesome bike so far, but who doesn't like a little more power?

[Stig / Major Tom]

Hello and welcome 
Say, what was the issue with the  shifting I heard about with these bikes? Something about different kind of shift pattern.
Some said there was a recall...and maybe bikes would be pulled entirely from USA market? I gotta say, I  liked the looks of this bike at my dealer.
Your thoughts please...
Stig

[lilzip24]

From what I have found, the first 460 or so bikes assembled had an unusual shift pattern. All 4 gears were down like a GP bike and I suppose that breaks the rules here in the U.S even though I know many people with GP style shifting on their street bikes.

I purchased mine about 4 days ago with 10 miles on it. All my gears are up to include First, which isn't typical of any bike I've ridden but not hard at all to get used to.

[Scooter Dan]

How does the K-Pipe compare in size to the Honda Grom?

[lilzip24]

K-Pipe:
L x W x H: 76.4 x 37 x 41.3 inches
Wheelbase: 50.8 inches
Seat height: 31 inches

Grom:
Length Overall: 69.3 inches
Wheelbase: 47.4 inches
30.1 inches

The 17 inch wheels versus the Grom's 12 inch wheels definitely help out a lot. I am a 6'2 225 lbs guy and the seating feels very standard. When I rode the Grom it felt small and I felt extremely compressed on it. The K-Pipe is quite comfortable.

[SteveADV]

Wow! That is a small bike for a big guy. But, hey, if you're having fun with it it's the perfect size.

[Scooter Dan]

K-Pipe:
L x W x H: 76.4 x 37 x 41.3 inches
Wheelbase: 50.8 inches
Seat height: 31 inches

Grom:
Length Overall: 69.3 inches
Wheelbase: 47.4 inches
30.1 inches

The 17 inch wheels versus the Grom's 12 inch wheels definitely help out a lot. I am a 6'2 225 lbs guy and the seating feels very standard. When I rode the Grom it felt small and I felt extremely compressed on it. The K-Pipe is quite comfortable.

Interesting Kymco made the departure from the midget wheels where Kawasaki did not and a grand less too. Sounds like you made a good choice mate. Any picks?

[lilzip24]

Wow! That is a small bike for a big guy. But, hey, if you're having fun with it it's the perfect size.

Yeh I definitely wouldn't have purchased it if i didn't already have a full size motorcycle. Just something to hoon around on 

[Zach]

Hey! You and I both in regards to being new owners of a K Pipe! I've also posted pondering about power on it. I'd love just 10mph more and it would be perfect to take anywhere. I struggle but can get up to 58mph on a straight with wind. I'm about 5'10 190 pounds. I saw a video with a Honda Grom going about 104mph, was insane.

[Stig / Major Tom]

Hey! You and I both in regards to being new owners of a K Pipe! I've also posted pondering about power on it. I'd love just 10mph more and it would be perfect to take anywhere. I struggle but can get up to 58mph on a straight with wind. I'm about 5'10 190 pounds. I saw a video with a Honda Grom going about 104mph, was insane.

I would agree ...104mph or even 104kph is less than smart on a Grom.
Stig

[lilzip24]

Hey! You and I both in regards to being new owners of a K Pipe! I've also posted pondering about power on it. I'd love just 10mph more and it would be perfect to take anywhere. I struggle but can get up to 58mph on a straight with wind. I'm about 5'10 190 pounds. I saw a video with a Honda Grom going about 104mph, was insane.

yes finally someone else!. The fastest I've gotten was 65 (indicated), but I was in a full tuck with a tail wind. I really want to Mod out the thing such as:

- air filter
- exhaust
- carb jets

I cannot find jack about the 125 and only a small amount in the 50cc version. Also, any info I find is Norwegian or Philippine lol. I also need to complete the 300 mile service which includes a valve check.

[Zach]

yes finally someone else!. The fastest I've gotten was 65 (indicated), but I was in a full tuck with a tail wind. I really want to Mod out the thing such as:

- air filter
- exhaust
- carb jets

I cannot find jack about the 125 and only a small amount in the 50cc version. Also, any info I find is Norwegian or Philippine lol. I also need to complete the 300 mile service which includes a valve check.

Same with me, however I want to mod everything; but I don't want to order parts that I'm unsure will fit/work. One of the things i'm curious of is trying to big bore the engine, that'd be interesting to see but I don't want to guinea pig my bike out.

The main things I will probably do are - Tires, Exhaust, Air Filter, Cafe Race handlebars, new clutch/brake lever, undercowl/undercover for lower engine. Sounds like a lot, but the only thing that would be pricey would be the exhaust and tires. Since there's so little of this specific bike mods i'm hesitant to do much performance mods.

There's so much potential to this bike, I'd love to see what crazy things people come up with in the near future.

[vwgti303]

Hey there, newbie owner as well. The first thing I'm doing is getting rid of those stupid headlight turn signals and moving them down to the sides of the tank where every other K-Pipe on the planet has them. Had to order new lenses from europe, but I hate those damn stalks. Also found a company called Delkevik that makes a variety of really cool exhaust cans for the Pipe, that'll be next. If anyone else has good sources for K-Pipe goodies let me know!

[lilzip24]

Definitely a lot of potential for this bike. I was talking to Kymco USA on Instagram and they told me this company:

http://www.composimo.com/

will be producing parts for us very soon!

I also tried going to my dealer who I purchased the K-Pipe from and they don't even have the service manuals yet  I'm sitting at 275 miles so I need to do the 300 mile service. I would do it myself but without the valve clearance specs, all I can do is change the oil and adjust the clutch.

I also saw somewhere a guy with the 50cc K-Pipe bought either a 33 or 35 mm aftermarket air filter (can't remember) and it worked for him supposedly.

[lilzip24]

Hey there, newbie owner as well. The first thing I'm doing is getting rid of those stupid headlight turn signals and moving them down to the sides of the tank where every other K-Pipe on the planet has them. Had to order new lenses from europe, but I hate those damn stalks. Also found a company called Delkevik that makes a variety of really cool exhaust cans for the Pipe, that'll be next. If anyone else has good sources for K-Pipe goodies let me know!

I want to do the same with the turn signals. Why did you have to order new lenses? is there no way to insert bulbs into the clear lenses on the body panels? Only asking because I haven't taken my bike apart yet.