Anyone ridden a Like 200i?

Swordsman · Post by **Swordsman** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:46 pm

I just ran across the Kymco Like 200i, and I have to say, it's a nice looking bike. The price seems fantastic; with an MSRP of $2599, I could get it practically for the same cost as a used Buddy 150 (I know it's not actually 200cc... 163cc, I believe, but fuel injected instead of carb'd).

The only negative thing I've managed to find about them is that supposedly the seat is weird, jamming you against the leg shield. Oh, and the underseat storage won't even hold a 3/4 helmet. Anyone on here have any experience with them?

~SM

Raiderfn311 · Post by **Raiderfn311** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:19 pm

No experience here, but that price is freakin great. I read a review that was favorable, but its not the best performance-wise. Still, at that price I cant see how you could go wrong.

jprestonian · Post by **jprestonian** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:21 pm

It's one of the Kymcos built on the mainland... not in itself a bad thang, but it's not quite as good a deal as it sounds.

I rode one about 20 miles. It's... meh. I'd rather have the much-uglier Agility 125 if I'm looking for a mainland bargain. The Agility has better acceleration, and better top-speed. The bass-ackwards fuel gauge messed with my mind, but one could get used to it, I suppose. The free top case is kinda chintzy, but absolutely necessary if you want any kind of storage.

Both the Agility and the Buddy 125 are IMO better choices.
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ravenlore · Post by **ravenlore** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:22 pm

If there was an actual 200cc in the Like, I would own one right now. I wanted one SO much...but 163cc just did not quite meet my needs.

I even sent Kymco USA an email asking them to consider a spec bump in the future.

EDIT: I should have made clear that I have not actually ridden one. Sat on, yes. But I never bothered to ride one because even something described as a robust 150 was not going to do the trick.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:02 am

its a good scoot if its what you want. i am 6'3 and have sat on one. its a bit tight, certainly more so then my Agility. but it would be acceptable to me as an around town scoot. a better fit would make it a better all around scoot for me, as it might be for you

haven't rode one but as said its nothing too special unless you love the styling. it runs much like the glorified 150cc it is from most reports. which is close to the 125 as Jpres pointed out. fuel injection is nice, though

here is a guy with a great walk around

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Swordsman · Post by **Swordsman** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:38 am

jprestonian wrote:It's one of the Kymcos built on the mainland... not in itself a bad thang, but it's not quite as good a deal as it sounds.

I rode one about 20 miles. It's... meh. I'd rather have the much-uglier Agility 125 if I'm looking for a mainland bargain. The Agility has better acceleration, and better top-speed. The bass-ackwards fuel gauge messed with my mind, but one could get used to it, I suppose. The free top case is kinda chintzy, but absolutely necessary if you want any kind of storage.

Both the Agility and the Buddy 125 are IMO better choices.
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Hm. That's a very different opinion than the review over at Justgottascoot, which compared it very favorably to the Buddy 150 in terms of power.

http://www.justgottascoot.com/like200.htm

~SM

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:10 am

yeah it should have a higher top end. i would think it does as my Agility tops out at 55-60mph and is happiest operating between 35-50mph. getting to 60mph takes time but up to 55mph its g2g

the Like with more displacement and FI should do better. and it will up hills and inclines for sure

Swordsman · Post by **Swordsman** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:30 pm

Well, I've found about 4 more favorable reviews of the 200i, but multiple sources say the top speed is about 56 mph (GPS), and that's even after breaking in. Definitely runs out of steam before the Buddy, though I really don't understand how that could be unless it's noticeably heavier, or it's simply not as well engineered. Whatever the case, it won't suit me.

Oh well, back to the drawing board!

~SM

Raiderfn311 · Post by **Raiderfn311** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:50 pm

^^^^Should check out the SYM HD200 EVO.

logicflaw · Post by **logicflaw** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:28 pm

I enjoy my Like. My top speed is 60 indicated, so it's probably around 57. I'm about 5'10" with a 30" inseam, and the seating is fine. It's a great scoot around town, and does a good job on my 20 mile commute.

I'm getting the itch now for something interstate capable, however.

AWinn6889 · Post by **AWinn6889** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:59 pm

I test rode one, and I found it to be much less agile than the Buddy. I also read some reviews that said the top end wasn't very impressive. I stopped by a local Kymco place yesterday (they did end up continuing to carry them! yay!) and the one scooter guy there said "yes it's a great deal ($2399 +all the other junk), but that little bugger you rode in on is a higher quality scooter, it's just all around a little bit better than this one (the Like 200i)."
I'm also not a fan of top cases... but you really need the one on the Like because there is just so little storage under the seat (if you carry all the stuff I do anyway: cover, cable and u-lock, disc lock, short chain lock in case I need to leave my helmet, extra gloves, extra bandana, and sometimes a thin rain jacket).
If I had to go with Kymco, I would have gone with the Yager GT 200i. It's fuel injected, liquid cooled, 174.5cc, and it's a dang sharp bike for being kinda space-shippy.. But the MSRP is $100 more than the Buddy 170i.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:11 pm

they should drop that Yager engine into the Like. then we'd be talking. and really don't understand why they wouldn't? Kymco has engines lying around like i have socks

AWinn6889 · Post by **AWinn6889** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:17 pm

JHScoot wrote:they should drop that Yager engine into the Like. then we'd be talking. and really don't understand why they wouldn't? Kymco has engines lying around like i have socks

Probably the liquid cooling, the Like might not have enough space for all the extra bits it would need.

jprestonian · Post by **jprestonian** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:27 pm

Well, don't get me wrong -- I don't think the Like is a bad scooter. It's just that I've ridden a lot of scooters, and for me, the Like was nothing exceptional in any category. In that class of scooters, I would choose the Agility or the Buddy. They're really the two value standouts in the 125-150cc class, although I would love to ride the two Hondas in that class. The sweetest 150 I ever rode was a Vespa LX150, but we're talking a lot more baksheesh, too.
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neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:18 am

jprestonian wrote:Well, don't get me wrong -- I don't think the Like is a bad scooter. It's just that I've ridden a lot of scooters, and for me, the Like was nothing exceptional in any category. In that class of scooters, I would choose the Agility or the Buddy. They're really the two value standouts in the 125-150cc class, although I would love to ride the two Hondas in that class. The sweetest 150 I ever rode was a Vespa LX150, but we're talking a lot more baksheesh, too.
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+1!!

The styling on the Like just seems...well... out of place for Kymco. It's not *bad* as some have said, but it doesn't draw my interest right off the bat. Also, you get more agility and top end out of, well, an Agility. And, at under $2k you won't find a better price. Granted it has zero style, but at least it's well built and does what it says on the tin. I would rock an Agility before a Like, but that's just me.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:58 am

hey...hey HEY!!

"zero styling?"

everyone likes my scooter. EVERYONE. get asked about it all the time! people think its neat and cool. i don't think i would get asked so many questions on a Like / Vespa. seriously. and when i've rode a Blackjack (like i will tomorrow

) i don't get as many questions. if any at all!

i have more pics on my other computer....and i plan on using them grrr!

RoadRambler · Post by **RoadRambler** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:03 am

I think people were saying Agility looks appealing, the Like not as much, and yours is an Agility, right, JH? Or am I lost?

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:43 am

The Like 200i is certainly a nice package deal with the included matching topcase and all. It is bigger than the Buddy (I really like the bigger wheels) and it definitely is priced to appeal to budget conscious shoppers.

But I have to agree with the others, the fact that Kimco called it a 200i as opposed to a 165i or even a 170i is IMO a big mistake as it turns the Buyer's initial exuberance into a bug "meh" once they learn the actual engine size. Personally it also makes me wonder what other truths might Kimco have stretched.

So while the Like 200i might be an esthetically pleasing scooter, when it comes to performance it will not keep up with the Buddy 170i nor, due to its size and weight, would I expect it to do much more than keep up with the Buddy 150 (though I have not specifically tested this).

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:39 am

RoadRambler wrote:I think people were saying Agility looks appealing, the Like not as much, and yours is an Agility, right, JH? Or am I lost?

i think they are saying its appealing but plain. like jodie foster

and that is honestly pretty accurate. i am surprised it gets so much positive attention. or any at all! but it does. people ask me out thier car windows about it. this has got to happen to everyone, though. in a big city, at least. with lots of suburbs and curious cagers

now that i am a more experienced rider i have been able to thrash this thing around on a daily basis and i must say its proven solid and fun. it handles well and goes good. high seating position, wide seat, big floor. this is not a scooter for a shorter person. maybe if you know how to ride already but it would never be ideal. i am 6'3 and it seems "just right" as a small scooter

certainly filters through traffic like a champ . in case anyone is curious i think its worth every penny of the asking price. you can get prettier such as a Cali Classic or Fiddle II for just a bit more. but the thing about this scoot is it will smoke those scooters off the line and in the midrange. i mean yes its a 125cc scooter....but its a capable one

i consider myself a much improved rider from when i first got the scooter. and my opinion of it has changed somewhat. this thing is fun to ride. really fun. and 100% solid. it feels planted. and while the plastics are basic, they are not "chinese cheap" and obviously durable and well attached

i do appreciate all the space under the seat, too =]

AWinn6889 · Post by **AWinn6889** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:50 pm

I like the Agility for what it is... It's not super snazzy, but it's cool enough looking to spark some interest.
Unfortunately my local place doesn't stock the Agility, because most of their customers are either in the market for sport-bike-looking scooters like the Yager and the Super 8 or "Vespa-esque" scooters such as the Like. Even the funky retro look of the People 150 is surprisingly popular here.

You know what I do want to see and test ride though? The People GT 300i. I love the orange ("gold") and according to KymcoUsa it has some pretty nice things stuffed into it. First thing for me would be that the top case would have to go. Otherwise I wouldn't expect it to be anything like the Buddy because of the extra power and the 16 inch wheels, but it would be a nice cruising scooter, without looking too Burgman-y. (I ran into a guy on a Burgman on a ride to the local Harley shop Tuesday afternoon, he was a big ol' mr. grumpypants! ...probably because he was wearing a black helmet, and a crap ton of heavy-looking solid black gear, and it was about 80* and sunny.)

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:12 pm

AWinn6889 wrote:You know what I do want to see and test ride though? The People GT 300i.

I was ready to write a check for the 300GT. I walked into the local dealer, we started talking about it and almost the first thing he said is "it's not a good bike for tall people" (we've had this talk before). He's right. At 6'3, 34" inseam, it was snug - uncomfortably snug. I was bummed. So I ride the Fiddle, waiting for the GC and now, the BV350, which is getting lots of positive 'buzz' over at MV and has an interesting backrest-thingy that looks like it just might be removable. :crossedfingers:

Have you seen the new HD200 EVOs? They have it in matte black and it looks nice. If I hadn't already had one it would be on the short list, to be sure.

jprestonian · Post by **jprestonian** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:19 pm

Now that it's been mentioned, the Like reminds me a lot of the SYM Fiddle II, in almost all respects. Middling performance, faux-classic styling (I think Kymco started with a modern Vespa, and went from there), unexceptional ride and handling.
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AWinn6889 · Post by **AWinn6889** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:25 pm

Syd wrote:
AWinn6889 wrote:You know what I do want to see and test ride though? The People GT 300i.
I was ready to write a check for the 300GT. I walked into the local dealer, we started talking about it and almost the first thing he said is "it's not a good bike for tall people" (we've had this talk before). He's right. At 6'3, 34" inseam, it was snug - uncomfortably snug. I was bummed. So I ride the Fiddle, waiting for the GC and now, the BV350, which is getting lots of positive 'buzz' over at MV and has an interesting backrest-thingy that looks like it just might be removable. :crossedfingers:

Have you seen the new HD200 EVOs? They have it in matte black and it looks nice. If I hadn't already had one it would be on the short list, to be sure.

Lucky for me I'm a little more than a foot shorter than you!

I do have a 32" inseam though, and I do sit pretty far back on the Buddy seat for comfort, mostly because it's squishier back there, but also so that I can keep my legs stretched out farther... I blame my terrible knees. Anyway, I think I would be just fine on a bike "not meant for tall people," of course I would still want to test it out before I bought it though.

I have looked at the HD200 Evos, but I have a 170 already... if I was going to get another scooter I would want to go bigger. I like the look and the style of it, but it's just not different enough for me to justify the purchase of one. Also, there is not a SYM dealer within 100 miles of me, Hudson Valley scooters carries them, but they are about 112 gnarly miles on route 9 away from Burnt Hills/Saratoga. Google maps says it would take me a little more than 3 hours to get there from home, and there's really nothing else in Peekskill I would be interested in travelling to see.

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:51 pm

jprestonian wrote:Now that it's been mentioned, the Like reminds me a lot of the SYM Fiddle II, in almost all respects. Middling performance, faux-classic styling (I think Kymco started with a modern Vespa, and went from there), unexceptional ride and handling.
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Completely agree. Though with 4600 miles on mine, I think it has finally loosened up nicely. It took about 4000 miles too. Don't know how it would fare against a Buddy, but it's about as quick as I think a Fiddle can get now.

jprestonian · Post by **jprestonian** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:58 pm

Syd wrote:Completely agree. Though with 4600 miles on mine, I think it has finally loosened up nicely. It took about 4000 miles too. Don't know how it would fare against a Buddy, but it's about as quick as I think a Fiddle can get now.

Again, not meant as a slam against either the Fiddle II or the Like... having ridden them, though, they just don't make a great impression on me, either one. I'm spoiled by the ride and handling of the People 250, I am sure. But even when I get on a Buddy these days, they feel more serious, if that makes sense. More solid, more responsive, more capable of handling what I am about to dish out. :)
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Tam Tam · Post by **Tam Tam** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:05 am

i did test ride one...and it was long feeling but did have some zip for it's size & engine power, but in the end - it was no Blackjack. BUT -
if they'd had one in black, I'd have been tempted as the shop was selling one with all the extra chrome bits for less that the Blackjack. But all they had in stock was that wierd melted vanilla ice cream color...and so *sigh* I'm stuck with a lame Buddy Blackjack...

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:09 am

AWinn6889 wrote:I like the Agility for what it is... It's not super snazzy, but it's cool enough looking to spark some interest.
Unfortunately my local place doesn't stock the Agility, because most of their customers are either in the market for sport-bike-looking scooters like the Yager and the Super 8 or "Vespa-esque" scooters such as the Like. Even the funky retro look of the People 150 is surprisingly popular here.

You know what I do want to see and test ride though? The People GT 300i. I love the orange ("gold") and according to KymcoUsa it has some pretty nice things stuffed into it......

yeah the A125 is a real decent scoot. at my dealer today (NOHO) and they have one with only 197 miles for $1600. my guess is they would OTD it for that much as they sold the scoot to an old man who returned it and sold it back to them. prolly for cheap. but even $1600 +tax would be a good deal its pretty much new. so if anyone is in L.A and is interested, give NOHO a call and make an offer

i also saw a Like 200i or two and this time took my time with it. i LIKE this scooter! (pardon pun lol). i checked fit and finish. good. sat on it. no squeaks / rattles. felt solid. BIG comfy seat, nice spacious glove box upfront, the topcase is serviceable, and surprisingly i found the under seat storage....roomy enough given you don't need to put a helmet under there. but a small back pack, purse, or a bunch of smaller items would be fine. i thought i may be able to fold a change of clothes and get it in there, too

just over $3000 OTD clearly marked. includes $300 PDI / Frieght. make of that what you will

Yamaha used to sell the Vino 125 at $2900 and i was quoted $4300 OTD at one dealership 18 months ago. this would seem much more scoot for the money

i really do LIKE it!

People 300? my dealer has no big scoots in stock. says people don't buy 'em and they take up floor space. pity. he'd order one for a buyer, though

AWinn6889 · Post by **AWinn6889** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:13 pm

JHScoot wrote: just over $3000 OTD clearly marked. includes $300 PDI / Frieght. make of that what you will Yamaha used to sell the Vino 125 at $2900 and i was quoted $4300 OTD at one dealership 18 months ago. this would seem much more scoot for the money

i really do LIKE it!

People 300? my dealer has no big scoots in stock. says people don't buy 'em and they take up floor space. pity. he'd order one for a buyer, though

My Buddy ended up being about $4700 OTD (without any accessories, gear, etc), so I'm not surprised that OTD is so much higher than the msrp for the Yamaha.
If I had known last year that there were indeed two capable dealers both within 30 miles of me I may have ended up with a Kymco. I'm more than happy with my Buddy, I just wish I had someone close that knew wtf it was and how to work on it the right way. I'd like to think that if I was indeed ready to buy a People 300 that at least one of them would order it for me though. The Queensbury shop is getting in a couple 200s at some point this year to see how it does sales-wise, with all of the 150s that they move I'm sure the 200 will do well. I just want to see it, sit on it, and maybe give it a quick test ride to see how well the 300 would fit me anyway.

Someday when I have my own fleet of scooters I'll have all of the ones that I want lol... that's just not going to be any time soon since I'm still paying for the Buddy, and half of the Sportster now too.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 2:50 am

AWinn6889 wrote:
JHScoot wrote: just over $3000 OTD clearly marked. includes $300 PDI / Frieght. make of that what you will Yamaha used to sell the Vino 125 at $2900 and i was quoted $4300 OTD at one dealership 18 months ago. this would seem much more scoot for the money

i really do LIKE it!

People 300? my dealer has no big scoots in stock. says people don't buy 'em and they take up floor space. pity. he'd order one for a buyer, though
My Buddy ended up being about $4700 OTD (without any accessories, gear, etc), so I'm not surprised that OTD is so much higher than the msrp for the Yamaha.
If I had known last year that there were indeed two capable dealers both within 30 miles of me I may have ended up with a Kymco. I'm more than happy with my Buddy, I just wish I had someone close that knew wtf it was and how to work on it the right way. I'd like to think that if I was indeed ready to buy a People 300 that at least one of them would order it for me though. The Queensbury shop is getting in a couple 200s at some point this year to see how it does sales-wise, with all of the 150s that they move I'm sure the 200 will do well. I just want to see it, sit on it, and maybe give it a quick test ride to see how well the 300 would fit me anyway.

Someday when I have my own fleet of scooters I'll have all of the ones that I want lol... that's just not going to be any time soon since I'm still paying for the Buddy, and half of the Sportster now too.

well Buddy, Sportster....off to a good start

you must have gotten the 170 when they first came out? $4700 is something of a premium over the ones marked OTD at my dealer. but nothing which would ruffle your feathers

and, you got the rare Silver. he has no Silver. but the new 170i Internationals must be sweet. sure do look it!

BeefSupreme · Post by **BeefSupreme** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:12 pm

Swordsman wrote:I just ran across the Kymco Like 200i, and I have to say, it's a nice looking bike. The price seems fantastic; with an MSRP of $2599, I could get it practically for the same cost as a used Buddy 150 (I know it's not actually 200cc... 163cc, I believe, but fuel injected instead of carb'd).

The only negative thing I've managed to find about them is that supposedly the seat is weird, jamming you against the leg shield. Oh, and the underseat storage won't even hold a 3/4 helmet. Anyone on here have any experience with them? ~SM

I've now owned my 200i for about 3 weeks and can assure you, it's a fine scoot. I purchased a 2012, slightly used, 2k miles, originally sold last October. My results seem to be different than the other folks here. It gets me (6ft 200lbs) in the mid/upper 60's easily. With a passenger it tops about around the mid 50's. I'm averaging around 70mpg, mid 60's with a passenger, up to about 81 solo. The engine is super smooth, and accelerates fast off the line. I live in hilly Birmingham Alabama, and have never had a problem with getting up a steep grade.

I will admit, the seat is a little odd. I'll eventually get it redone, and remove the "hump" between the front and rear seating positions but it's no deal breaker for me, especially when riding 2up it's actually pretty helpful. The under seat storage is limited, but with helmet hooks, top box, and a glove box it doesn't really matter. All my tools, visors, locks, rags, flashlight fit under the seat no problem. Another thing is the suspension is a little stiff up front, the back has dual springs that can be adjusted, but I do so much 2up riding i leave it on the next to stiffest setting.

All-in-all I love my like

AWinn6889 · Post by **AWinn6889** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:14 pm

JHScoot wrote:well Buddy, Sportster....off to a good start

you must have gotten the 170 when they first came out? $4700 is something of a premium over the ones marked OTD at my dealer. but nothing which would ruffle your feathers

and, you got the rare Silver. he has no Silver. but the new 170i Internationals must be sweet. sure do look it!

Nope, October 2011. My nearest Genuine dealer is just a major psycho stalker d-bag. After I was told "a week or so" to get the silver, I ended up waiting more than a month for it... even though I had PAID IN FULL when it was ordered. He didn't give a rat's behind about getting me my scooter because he already had all my money. When he FINALLY contacted his Genuine Rep (3 weeks later) they delivered one within a week. It took him another 2 weeks to have it prepped, registered etc. Just ridiculous.
He actually doesn't currently have, or ever had, any other 170i there. He generally doesn't keep Genuines in stock period. He has/had a BlackJack that was pretty beat up for only 14 miles on it (no Prima pipe, no mirrors, and scratches on every panel, and a cracked headset... and he still wanted MSRP for it! +all of his bogus fees! ...it's still sitting in the back room.), a li'l Italia that has since been sold, and a beat cream Stella 2T that has also been sold. ALL of them were trade-ins for Vespas. I don't think he originally sold any of them, unless they were ordered for the owner (like mine was) just because he claims to be a Genuine dealer.
Also, he knows NOTHING about working on scooters, and his father knows nothing about anything other than a Vespa... it's kind of sad.

OldSchoot · Post by **OldSchoot** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:06 pm

BeefSupreme wrote:
Swordsman wrote:I will admit, the seat is a little odd. I'll eventually get it redone, and remove the "hump" between the front and rear seating positions but it's no deal breaker for me, especially when riding 2up it's actually pretty helpful.
All-in-all I love my like
New Like 200i LX owner here.
I'm from a small Ohio town with one dealer who sells mostly cycles, and a few scooters. Carries Kymco, Honda and Yamaha scooters. At 6'2", 250 lbs. the only vintage style scooter they had that could carry me was the Like 200i. The zoomy looking scooters leave me cold - like a lot of folks I dream of a Vespa - but can afford a Kymco.
PLUS - everyone says you gotta buy what can be serviced locally!
So, it was the Like 200i.
The seat will be sent out to have the center lump removed and a bit more padding added - and maybe a better quality (heavier) seat cover. As far as I'm concerned fixing the seat will be all I need to really enjoy this scooter.
You folks all have nice scooters, too - Stellas, Buddy, Genuine, etc. great scooters - but they aren't sold near me - there's no service for them - so their existance is a moot point for me. (I don't own a truck to haul them 50 miles for servicing if there is a problem)
Does my dealer's service dept. impress me? - Nope (wants $378 for the 600 mile service) - but if I want a scooter - this is what I must live with!
And I do want a scooter. Have waited years for one.

PS: to get the look I'm after (vintage Lambretta or Vespa ) I just might unbolt that carrier box and go for a small chome rack back there. Smooth the flow of the lines across the rear end. Did the Italians put a helmet under their seat in the 1960's ? There's gotta be a better way to carry things with some style, eh?

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:24 pm

OldSchoot wrote:Did the Italians put a helmet under their seat in the 1960's ? There's gotta be a better way to carry things with some style, eh?

Did the Italians even wear a helmet in the 60s?

(and, if they did, wasn't it a half helmet with leather ear flaps?)

roblang3 · Post by **roblang3** » Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:34 pm

I do like my new Kymco Like 200i, it has plenty of space under seat for a lock, tools, Pants and a Jacket. I put my full face helmet in the top case that comes with the scooter, no problem, also with plenty of extra room for gloves, sunglasses, and while I'm riding, take out food/groceries.
One thing i am going to change is the seat, I have short legs, need a low profile seat, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO FIND A LOW PROFILE KYMCO LIKE SEAT??
that one thing will fix all that is wrong with this bike, otherwise, it is fuel injected, has plenty of power, the 163cc gets my 200+lbs ass up to 65mph, and is not broken in yet. I like the look and the color, I bought the Blue / Black, it is sweet!
Need a new seat, any aftermarket companies out there?!?

BeefSupreme · Post by **BeefSupreme** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 5:03 pm

Sorry to say, there are no aftermarket seats for the Like. You'll have to go a custom route. If you're looking for something more low profile, you may be able to shave off an inch or two and get away with it, as long as you sit in the "front seat" area. I'm 6' and sit towards the rear of the seat, on the horrible hump. I just had my seat redone adding 3" of memory foam and marine grade leather with matching grip covers

. I paid $125, well worth it. I think you could get a better deal if all your doing is taking some foam off, however when you do it may need to be replaced with a firmer material to keep it comfy. I'd contact a custom seat shop and see what they can do.

Below are pics of the new seat:

IMG_0392 by documbie, on Flickr

IMG_0389 by documbie, on Flickr

roblang3 · Post by **roblang3** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:31 pm

Thanks Knees to the Breeze, I will get with a custom shop

soakland · Post by **soakland** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:43 pm

AWinn6889 wrote:
Syd wrote:
AWinn6889 wrote:You know what I do want to see and test ride though? The People GT 300i.
I was ready to write a check for the 300GT. I walked into the local dealer, we started talking about it and almost the first thing he said is "it's not a good bike for tall people" (we've had this talk before). He's right. At 6'3, 34" inseam, it was snug - uncomfortably snug. I was bummed. So I ride the Fiddle, waiting for the GC and now, the BV350, which is getting lots of positive 'buzz' over at MV and has an interesting backrest-thingy that looks like it just might be removable. :crossedfingers:

Have you seen the new HD200 EVOs? They have it in matte black and it looks nice. If I hadn't already had one it would be on the short list, to be sure.
Lucky for me I'm a little more than a foot shorter than you!
I do have a 32" inseam though, and I do sit pretty far back on the Buddy seat for comfort, mostly because it's squishier back there, but also so that I can keep my legs stretched out farther... I blame my terrible knees. Anyway, I think I would be just fine on a bike "not meant for tall people," of course I would still want to test it out before I bought it though.

I have looked at the HD200 Evos, but I have a 170 already... if I was going to get another scooter I would want to go bigger. I like the look and the style of it, but it's just not different enough for me to justify the purchase of one. Also, there is not a SYM dealer within 100 miles of me, Hudson Valley scooters carries them, but they are about 112 gnarly miles on route 9 away from Burnt Hills/Saratoga. Google maps says it would take me a little more than 3 hours to get there from home, and there's really nothing else in Peekskill I would be interested in travelling to see.

When I traded in my Fiddles, my dealer said the Like would likely be a step down as far as quality goes

jenspoke · Post by **jenspoke** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:38 pm

I just bought the Like 200i a couple of months ago (new old stock), and absolutely love it. I commute daily on it to/from work and love the expression on some of the car drivers' faces when they realize that it can comfortably keep up speed wise. Last night I accidentally took a wrong turn (I was unfamiliar with the area) and ended up on the highway. The 200i was able to do 100 km/hour without any problem. I wouldn't recommend that speed on a regular basis nor would I recommend going on the highways for extended periods of time, considering the physical size of the scoot.

Overall, I'm pleased with it, and strongly recommend it to someone who is looking for an alternative to a city car.

ravenlore · Post by **ravenlore** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:29 pm

jenspoke wrote:I just bought the Like 200i a couple of months ago (new old stock), and absolutely love it. I commute daily on it to/from work and love the expression on some of the car drivers' faces when they realize that it can comfortably keep up speed wise. Last night I accidentally took a wrong turn (I was unfamiliar with the area) and ended up on the highway. The 200i was able to do 100 km/hour without any problem. I wouldn't recommend that speed on a regular basis nor would I recommend going on the highways for extended periods of time, considering the physical size of the scoot.

Overall, I'm pleased with it, and strongly recommend it to someone who is looking for an alternative to a city car.

So converting kmph to mph and allowing 10% for an optimistic speedometer...56 miles an hour.

Certainly good enough for around town, but nothing like the performance of an actual 200. Hence my disappointment and decision to not purchase.

jenspoke · Post by **jenspoke** » Fri Aug 08, 2014 3:47 pm

Fair enough Ravenlore. My husband has a 250cc and I do notice the difference when riding it. His is my ride of choice for longer distances, especially at higher speeds. The one thing I like about his (SYM RV250) is the nice leg stretch I can do, which the Kymko doesn't offer.

Swordsman · Post by **Swordsman** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 4:15 am

Sheesh, I didn't realize how long I've been poking around this forum until I spotted this dredged-up post. And I STILL don't have a scooter! I don't even have a motorcycle now.

That said, I still think the Like is cool little ride. I see several member give it a "meh", but to me it looks like a vintage scoot given the sport treatment. Sportier style than the Buddy anyway, which has always struck me as a bit cartoonish and bubbly. Maybe I just like straight lines?

The 200 name thing bothers some, but Kymco has historically had some of the strangest marketing out there, so I give 'em a pass. The specs are readily apparent.

Speaking of specs: normally fuel injection is a good thing, but it does limit any hope of aftermarket performance upgrades. Can't just swap some jets and slap on a muffler. Justgottascoot.com has a nice review where he did some GPS runs and confirmed that the speedo is more accurate than most, achieving 66 mph with a 200 lb rider. So Jenspoke probably was cruising nicely along with traffic.

I don't think I mentioned earlier that I actually had the opportunity to sit on a Like.... but it's been several years ago now, so I don't remember exactly how it fit. I do remember that my knees were not happy, but I don't recall if it was from the proximity of the leg shield or if it was the handlebars (my shins apparently are freakishly long; I even have clearance issues with the Buddy). I wish manufacturers would stop with all the formed seats and stick with straight ones. Do they not realize how many potential customers they lose over forced ergonomics?

~SM

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 4:02 pm

Since we have a lot of kymco dealers here they are fairly common new bikes.

A few friends have had them, and said the quality was not up to normal kymco standards. I have no idea if this is a different factory or anything, but they just haven't fallen in love with them.

However the price is very attractive, and they haven't been around long enough to say one way or the other, so if it calls to you....

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