SBF Kymco Downtown 125/200/300/350i Cafe 2013

[juanpauk]

Riding no problem, infact I don't even feel anything. I am concern only after I saw the un natural wear on the disc and the pads seems to finish very fast. Any maxi Scooterist care to share what mileage your pads wear ? I know it's subjective to riding style and city or highway use but just a gauge only.

 

Well, you definitely have a wear issue there with the rear brake, mine (rear) were changed at 10,000km and they were completely gone, as for the front they looked like new. As for the discs there is no sign of wear they look in pretty good shape

 

I consider my riding style as average, not too aggresive not too gentle.

As for the tyres they kind of look ok, I may be able to get a total of 20,000km out of them. Not an expert on tyres but perhaps in hot countries like yours the wear is higher.

Stop riding like Valentino Rossi and you will notice the difference

[parotae]

You've got to be kidding me?

The design is so..............

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/jeryll/honda-silverwing-2012_2.jpg

[topgearalwaysrock]

Is that the Honda S-Wing 125 or Yamaha X-Max?? Haha

[parotae]

Is that the Honda S-Wing 125 or Yamaha X-Max?? Haha

 

If 125cc still ok. Acceptable.

[Mannz]

Hi guys, New shipment for DT300i coming in nxt week. Words frm Mr.Herbert...juz sharing info!!

[Mannz]

Woow..production n sales confirm, madly want this bikes!! Wonderful n beauty

 

Edited April 8, 2012 by Mannz

[topgearalwaysrock]

Whoa! Means Motorsports managed to clear all the current DT300i!!! That's mighty impressive considering its quite a lot.....!!!

 

Anyways, just pumped my first tank of fuel since my return from the US. Fuel consumption of 32km/L!! But this time round I ride averagely slower. Its usually 30.5km/L.

[Darsha]

Ok, let me take a stab at it.

 

1.Price : 7K plus, when I bought it in the last week of Dec 2011

 

2.Power : 163 cc air cooled engine. My other ride is a Phantom TA 200, so really cannot compare. I have never ridden a scooter before. I am not a hard rider but I notice that it accelerates very quickly from 0 to 40. Then it pulls

up rather quickly upto to 60. The acceleration from 60 to 80 is a bit slower. I am still breaking in, so have not touched max speeds. I have read that it can do 110 km/hr.

 

The power is good enough for city riding in my opinion. The disc brakes are really good with lots of stopping power. Of course it is not the fastest bike in its category. The Kymco Downtown 125 is probably a little more powerful if you look at the specs as it has a water cooled engine. But then, I am told that a forced air cooling on a scooter means lesser maintenance.

 

3.Fuel consumption : So far the scoot is giving me 30 km / l but I am still running in (only 350 km so far). Will update once I finish 3 services.

 

4.weight : about 110 kg

 

5.Fuel capacity: 6 litres

 

6.Comes with what accessories: Came with a colored box and Chrome skirting.

 

7.Maintenance cost: I am told that maintenance is less as the engine is fuel injected and air cooled. Will update this as the bike ages!

 

8.Handling : The bike feels very agile, but then I was riding a Phantom before so cant really compare. It has a very small turning radius. But smaller 12 inch scooter wheels means it cant soak up the bumps like my Phantom. Bro parotae thinks that this is normal scooter behavior and asked me to adjust the dual rear shocks to their lowest position when I go for my first service. Will update once I do this.

 

9.top speed : 110 I am told but never done it.

 

I bought this as my commute to work bike (2 km either way) as I wanted a convenient twist and go machine to ride to work in the heavy traffic. So the mileage on my Like 200i is still rather low as I am not a heavy user. So far I am quite pleased with the looks ( my bike gets stares from other riders and drivers whenever I stop at a traffic light). The acceleration is decent in its category and it is really a fun scooter to ride on a daily basis. It is not a very powerful bike, but then if I wanted power I would rather go in for a motorcycle and not a scooter.I will report on the performance and maintenance as I finish my first 3 services. I have ridden it a few times in light to moderate rain and it seems to feel quite stable with its disc brakes.

 

My weekend bike is my trusted old Phantom (8 years old and still good).

 

A very well described details bro .... thanks alot for such useful info and do update us on the 'VESPA' look-alike ....

[Mannz]

Whoa! Means Motorsports managed to clear all the current DT300i!!! That's mighty impressive considering its quite a lot.....!!!

 

Anyways, just pumped my first tank of fuel since my return from the US. Fuel consumption of 32km/L!! But this time round I ride averagely slower. Its usually 30.5km/L.

 

 

Kymco bikes have gain trust frm user n at same time news have been spread around! Few times some scooter rider asking me about DT300i i've been riding! So new breeds is on e way to showroom. For sure its a fast selling....

[topgearalwaysrock]

Yah. Ytd a BMW E46 320i driver approached me and asked me how many cc my bike was. Then he asked is it a Honda? I said, no. It's a Kymco! He was shell shocked!!!

 

Haha.

[topgearalwaysrock]

But no matter how many the DT sells, it still isn't a common sight compared to Piaggio X8/X9 or SYM GTS =(

[parotae]

X9 now very rare sight liao.

[topgearalwaysrock]

Really?? Plenty in the north area. Haha! Can see More X9 than X8 here. =D

[Mannz]

But no matter how many the DT sells, it still isn't a common sight compared to Piaggio X8/X9 or SYM GTS =(

 

 

Actually my 1st choice is Sym JoyMax/Evo, but after looking at kymco DT300i n do some homework! Haha its become my 1st choice!

[Mannz]

X9 n X8 era has gone down oredi, Sym, Kymco n Gilera upssss....User will doing homework regards spare parts in SG. So the best price Will gain more user on the road. peace yeah

[topgearalwaysrock]

Yah. It all depends on where the remaining X9's are living. haha.

 

Just happens that it's still a common sight here in the north =D

 

There are still very few brand new Class 2B maxi scooters though....

[topgearalwaysrock]

Actually my 1st choice is Sym JoyMax/Evo, but after looking at kymco DT300i n do some homework! Haha its become my 1st choice!

 

 

So what's your previous ride???

[Mannz]

After seeing new Xciting 400 in yellow...im thinking to recolour my DT3001 in yellow oso hahaha ;p

 

2 orange, 1 blue n 1yellow colour registered in SG for kymco DT

[topgearalwaysrock]

After seeing new Xciting 400 in yellow...im thinking to recolour my DT3001 in yellow oso hahaha ;p

 

2 orange, 1 blue n 1yellow colour registered in SG for kymco DT

 

 

Huh?? I know factory from Taiwan, have orange color for DT. But blue and yellow?? I don't think need change the registration details if re-paint right??

[Mannz]

So what's your previous ride???

 

Last bikes Honda shadow than sell off, relax n take public transport. But after 3yrs my hand n leg itchy to ride bike again!! But my choice is only automatic scooter coz getting old n lazy to do shift gear hahaha

[Mannz]

Huh?? I know factory from Taiwan, have orange color for DT. But blue and yellow?? I don't think need change the registration details if re-paint right??

 

In SG there is only 2 user in orange, 1 blue this coming batch...

[topgearalwaysrock]

Last bikes Honda shadow than sell off, relax n take public transport. But after 3yrs my hand n leg itchy to ride bike again!! But my choice is only automatic scooter coz getting old n lazy to do shift gear hahaha

 

 

Haha. I passed 2B almost 6months ago, and I already told myself I wanted automatic. So many traffic lights here, and start-stop traffic conditions, no fun riding manual. And tiring too.

 

So ended up, thanks to my dad too, got the DT125i =D

 

What color is yours again??

[topgearalwaysrock]

In SG there is only 2 user in orange, 1 blue this coming batch...

 

 

Oh. then it must be that light sparkling blue for 2012 model year. Seen from USA website =D

 

That color is nice man!!!

 

But I still like my Titanium color -> The color of dirt. Haha. No need maintenance at all. Dirty or not, still look the same! Haha!

[Mannz]

Haha. I passed 2B almost 6months ago, and I already told myself I wanted automatic. So many traffic lights here, and start-stop traffic conditions, no fun riding manual. And tiring too.

 

So ended up, thanks to my dad too, got the DT125i =D

 

What color is yours again??

 

Last colour n last pcs in showroom cannot wait till next batch so juz grab...its DT White hahaha

[Mannz]

Oh. then it must be that light sparkling blue for 2012 model year. Seen from USA website =D

 

That color is nice man!!!

 

But I still like my Titanium color -> The color of dirt. Haha. No need maintenance at all. Dirty or not, still look the same! Haha!

 

Overheard frm the sales guy the owner request to be repaint in SG cost around $300-$400++ not ori colour frm taiwan factory. Y so costly haiyaaaa