Top speed for an S 200

[abobotek]

My 2007 S 200 is finally broken in - just hitting the 1000 mile mark today. 

The top speed is a bit short of my hopes.  It seems to run out of steam at about 57 mph (per GPS) on level ground.  Note that the speedo reads about
66 mph (15% high).  The tires are inflated to the manual's recommended
pressures for 2 riders, and I weigh around 200 lbs. 

What's your top end (level/no wind) speed?

Regards,

Alex

[Mjroth]

I also have a 2007 Kymco Peoples200. I have noticed the higher speedometer reading and the highest readout on the scooter is around 67 give or take and this is with 2 people (340lbs) and flat terrain. It should go faster with just you. Have you changed the airfilter in it recently? Also, check the airpressure in the tires and buy the best premium gas.

[abobotek]

I'm at the manual's recommended pressure for 2-up riding (higher than 1-up), and the filter's clean. 
The speedo reads 68 max on level ground.  It now has 1000 miles on it, an I think this is a little higher than it read at 500 miles.  Maybe a little more break in will give me an extra mph or two.  Also, a switch to synthetic oil may help.

Alex

[babecycle]

 Your scoot should be broken in by now . I used the hard break-in by motoman that I found at the scootdawg forum. My 125 s top end at 500 mi is 63.4 mph.

[bkrdoug]

my 200s now has 1300 miles-----top ind. speed--68.      top gps speed 62.  ----i have owned 11 scoots and broke in 5.---these modern close tolerance engines take 3000 miles plus , to break in.  specially when you start using full synthetic at 1000 miles(as i do). bout every time i go out, i WOT the scoot for10--15 seconds.   i cruise this scoot between 55--60 ind.   like the scoot. am have the seat redone-----i weight 210.  thx  kingfish     florida

[eggman]

Howdy,

 I'm currently scooterless. The S200 appears to be an attractive candidate for my next scoot; hopefully I'll get one this Summer, finances permitting.
 I'm a few pounds past 250 and want a simple, reliable scoot for urban commuting and errands. My last scoot was a peppy 125cc Daelim which could get up to 60 mph! I also enjoyed employing it as a 2 wheeled truck; that is, It was good for groceries.
 My nearest Kymco dealers are 60 and 75 miles away, respectively. I wonder if 55 mph would be realistically possible for a 265 lb. rider?

                                                                Eggman

[axy]

Howdy,

 I'm currently scooterless. The S200 appears to be an attractive candidate for my next scoot; hopefully I'll get one this Summer, finances permitting.
 I'm a few pounds past 250 and want a simple, reliable scoot for urban commuting and errands. My last scoot was a peppy 125cc Daelim which could get up to 60 mph! I also enjoyed employing it as a 2 wheeled truck; that is, It was good for groceries.
 My nearest Kymco dealers are 60 and 75 miles away, respectively. I wonder if 55 mph would be realistically possible for a 265 lb. rider?

                                                                Eggman

It will do much more than 55, especially indicated. You would do 65+ two up on Agility 125, at least indicated.
I will not speculate about speedometer error here...

[eggman]

Howdy,

 Thanks, Axy. With it's spartan, dare I say primitive features "under the hood", this bike has a certain amount of appeal to an individualist like myself. Being a good hour from my nearest dealer, this 256 lb. bike wouldn't be so difficult to push up a ramp into the back of my truck for transporting to my nearest dealer for any warranty work.
 The S200 gives one the impression that there's less to go wrong and less to maintain, with it's air-cooled, carbureted powerplant. S200s pop up on Craigslist for the low $2,000s frequently. Definitely a candidate this Summer.

                                                                Eggman

[axy]

Howdy,

 Thanks, Axy. With it's spartan, dare I say primitive features "under the hood", this bike has a certain amount of appeal to an individualist like myself. Being a good hour from my nearest dealer, this 256 lb. bike wouldn't be so difficult to push up a ramp into the back of my truck for transporting to my nearest dealer for any warranty work.
 The S200 gives one the impression that there's less to go wrong and less to maintain, with it's air-cooled, carbureted powerplant. S200s pop up on Craigslist for the low $2,000s frequently. Definitely a candidate this Summer.

                                                                Eggman

I was also considering 200S but settled with 250S.
If you can stretch your budget that far, it will reward you with even more space, size, power, one extra disc brake in the front and one rear etc. than 200S.
But, 200S is OK machine.

[eggman]

Howdy,

 Axy: I've no doubt the S250 represents a substantial improvement over the S200 from top to bottom. They show up used at fair prices as well. My reasons for being interested in the S200 are more pragmatic:
 1. The S200 weighs in at just 256 lbs. My little Asian wife and I can easily push this bike up the ramp and into the back of my truck for transporting to the nearest dealer(s) which are over an hour away.
 2. Flat floorboard, simple design under the hood, would hopefully translate to lower maintanence costs.
 3. It's a Kymco, and enjoys a reputation for reliability.

 Thanks for the replies and I'd like to hear/read more about your S250! Although getting a 350 lb. bike in and out of the back of a high Toyota Tundra would be serious work, from my POV.. *Local dealers refuse to sell Kymco or Sym.
                                                               Eggman

* Shreveport/Bossier City, La.

[Syl]

I purchased my Peoples S 200 about a month ago. I am 6'1" and 245 lbs. When I purchased it I was assured it would carry me about hill and all with no problem.......you know they were right!! I have no problem on hills or through community roads and lights. To add, people love the looks of it...I am 70 years young and married and as I drive past schools etc...even the young ones holler out..."nice Bike". I wear the padded jacket, $150.00 and it is a well spent investment. $150.00 helmet with face shield and of course good gloves. At first I thought about wearing all this and than I made up my mind and I feel so much better. All this weight and this Scooter is fantastic, I'm haveing a ball.

[sidthesloth]

Great to hear you are enjoying it. keep on scootin'.

[wordslinger]

I purchased my Peoples S 200 about a month ago. I am 6'1" and 245 lbs. When I purchased it I was assured it would carry me about hill and all with no problem.......you know they were right!! I have no problem on hills or through community roads and lights. To add, people love the looks of it...I am 70 years young and married and as I drive past schools etc...even the young ones holler out..."nice Bike". I wear the padded jacket, $150.00 and it is a well spent investment. $150.00 helmet with face shield and of course good gloves. At first I thought about wearing all this and than I made up my mind and I feel so much better. All this weight and this Scooter is fantastic, I'm haveing a ball.

..yee-haaa! syl!!

..keep on scootin' brother!!!


..and welcome to the forum!!

[Syl]

I have to add, at my age I don't worry about that top speed! I purchased it for local and around town and as long as I stay at those speed limits all is well. For sure...the 16 inch wheels was my first consideration when looking at these scooters. Years ago, I had my fun and well..with a Harley but now being I slowed don't a bit in life....again..this scooter is Grrrrreat!

[axy]

I have to add, at my age I don't worry about that top speed! I purchased it for local and around town and as long as I stay at those speed limits all is well. For sure...the 16 inch wheels was my first consideration when looking at these scooters. Years ago, I had my fun and well..with a Harley but now being I slowed don't a bit in life....again..this scooter is Grrrrreat!

C`mon, you are just twice my age!
Open that throttle wide open!