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

[topgearalwaysrock]

Lol...so sad man...but honestly I have learn to accept the fact that no single cylinder scoot can b compared to the twin of SW. In that sense, Kymco is not too far off any of the single cylinder scoot out there.

 

Yes, resale price sucks but if you ride it for more than 5 years shd be ok la...hopefully more ppl will begin to accept that actually it's not a bad scoot after all just like what ppl think of SW initially. That said, I'll most probably be switching to the Xciting 400 lol...To me now, it's either back to SW or Xciting 400. I see no point in trying out any other single cylinder scoot and having to spend more unless u talking bout SYM, the jap made price is simply crasy. SW at least is worth it cos of the twin other than that why spend more on something similiar when u can get it at a lower price.

 

My 0.002 cents tho..

 

 

 

Lol. But single cylinder is easier for maintenance. But of course, if you want smoothness, the more cylinders the better. Gives less strain to the engine.

I'm guessing the BMW Scoots will launch first before the Xciting 400. Haha. BMW first shipment coming Oct....

[parotae]

@ parotae

 

Ask me to check then disappear? lol....

 

Was there this morning again. I found out it is orgainsed by a company for their 30th annivesary and a total of about 100 bikes/scoots(might be less) is participating.

 

Based on this alone, it really tempted me to go not bços of the destination but being able to ride in a big big convoy is something i wud like to experience lol...I'll most probably be signing up for it...

 

I no disappeared leh. Sorry forgot to reply ha ha. Thanks for the info. Try to go lah, see can squeeze in or not. 2 day 1 night i think.

 

Got see Myroad 700 there this morning?

[Chemol]

Hi Bro,

 

Where can I find those info u mention on the internet? I cant seems to find any info on the net when I google Xciting 400i...

 

Sorry I missed your post. You'll have to google in Chinese to get detailed info on any of the Taiwanese brands. The sales guy (Ah Yong) at Kymco first alerted me to the differences. Did my own research over the last few months. The Xciting is a totally different beast to the DT.

[topgearalwaysrock]

It's the start of the raining season now.... Pls ride safely in the rain!!

[parotae]

It's the start of the raining season now.... Pls ride safely in the rain!!

 

Aiyah! No ABS. Saw a vid on YouTube with 2 downtown side by side on wet track. ABS really is something.

Painted wet surface also can stop, no ABS already buang far far away already.

[topgearalwaysrock]

Ya. Trust the boss to say ABS model will be too expensive. KNN!! The scoot without ABS he already mark up so high liao.

[kongfu]

Lol. But single cylinder is easier for maintenance. But of course, if you want smoothness, the more cylinders the better. Gives less strain to the engine.

I'm guessing the BMW Scoots will launch first before the Xciting 400. Haha. BMW first shipment coming Oct....

 

Now that you know their scoot's engine is mfg n provided by Kymco, would you wanna spend so much to buy?

[kongfu]

I no disappeared leh. Sorry forgot to reply ha ha. Thanks for the info. Try to go lah, see can squeeze in or not. 2 day 1 night i think.

 

Got see Myroad 700 there this morning?

 

Lol....that's a good 1

 

Ya will convince my wife to go...but hor I nid visa from my mom lor cos she's looking after my kids.

 

A new Myroad you mean? No leh... only saw Herbert's myroad in servicing nia...

[kongfu]

Sorry I missed your post. You'll have to google in Chinese to get detailed info on any of the Taiwanese brands. The sales guy (Ah Yong) at Kymco first alerted me to the differences. Did my own research over the last few months. The Xciting is a totally different beast to the DT.

 

No problem la bro..

 

Hmmm...I hate reading in chinese but will google for it thx alot!

 

Ya. It's totally a different thing and the more I look at it the more I can't wait for it to arrive our shore lol..

[kongfu]

It's the start of the raining season now.... Pls ride safely in the rain!!

 

Wa lao... I just got caught in the rain and my 7 years old raincoat simply cannot liao la....

 

Wanted to get the Drymaster Storm Jacket for dual purpose but they run out of green color. Does Anyone know beside Motoworld where can we get RS product. Even online store is fine if they are trust worthy. Thx alot!

[kongfu]

Aiyah! No ABS. Saw a vid on YouTube with 2 downtown side by side on wet track. ABS really is something.

Painted wet surface also can stop, no ABS already buang far far away already.

 

ABS is good but I don't like the feeling when activated lol...

[Goodday79]

ABS is good but I don't like the feeling when activated lol...

 

How much different in price for xciting 300RI with ABS?

[kongfu]

How much different in price for xciting 300RI with ABS?

 

Sorry Bro but MS did not bring in the ABS version for 300.

 

Forgot to check with Herbert if he's bringing in for the 400 tho.

[topgearalwaysrock]

Now that you know their scoot's engine is mfg n provided by Kymco, would you wanna spend so much to buy?

 

No luh. I nvr say I wanna buy BMW scoot. I just say BMW gonna bring in their scoot earlier than Kymco Xciting 400.... Haha!!

 

And the engine is still developed partly by BMW, just made with "Taiwanese experience", which is strange considering Kymco don't even sell MyRoad 700 in bulks....

[kongfu]

No luh. I nvr say I wanna buy BMW scoot. I just say BMW gonna bring in their scoot earlier than Kymco Xciting 400.... Haha!!

 

And the engine is still developed partly by BMW, just made with "Taiwanese experience", which is strange considering Kymco don't even sell MyRoad 700 in bulks....

 

I think it goes to show how good/reliable kymco is for the germans to want to partnership with them.

 

Prolly cos Kymco marketing concept is wrong???

[Goodday79]

Sorry Bro but MS did not bring in the ABS version for 300.

 

Forgot to check with Herbert if he's bringing in for the 400 tho.

 

Thanks.

What is the FC diff between 300 and 400? I heard from MA they can email to Kymco Taiwan and order the bike that we wanted.

Like this can request ABS or not?. Maybe ask MA...

[parotae]

ABS is good but I don't like the feeling when activated lol...

 

Wah the feeling damn shiok. You must over come the fear. Vibration is fun.

[topgearalwaysrock]

I think it goes to show how good/reliable kymco is for the germans to want to partnership with them.

 

Prolly cos Kymco marketing concept is wrong???

 

 

Not exactly. I think BMW just wants to partner with a company that has experience in scootering first, as it's the first time BMW is stepping into scooter segment. As for reliable or not, only time will tell. But from what I'm experiencing, Taiwanese still have some way to go to match the Japanese when it comes to reliability.

 

Not that Kymco marketing is wrong. But big cc maxi scooters simply don't have a universal market. Honda has the SilverWing 600 and Suzuki Burgman 650, but they aren't doing well. People around the world rather buy big cc motorbikes than scooters.

 

As for Singapore, it all boils down to our local importer and distributor of Kymco - MotorSports as to how they want to market Kymco locally, and actually in the region also.

[topgearalwaysrock]

Anyways, the recent typhoon that has lashed Taiwan, dunno if it'll affect upcoming stocks.... The Xciting 400 may be delayed further by the looks of things....

[kongfu]

Thanks.

What is the FC diff between 300 and 400? I heard from MA they can email to Kymco Taiwan and order the bike that we wanted.

Like this can request ABS or not?. Maybe ask MA...

 

As far as biz. ethics is concern, I don't think Kymco will release any of their bike to anybody other than MS since they are the appointed distributor.

 

However, just like parallel import, anyone can just get the bike from any agent in taiwan so that's the difference.

 

As for ABS, I think MS might get it in if they feel the market is there or maybe can request them to? I can check it out for you since I'm going down most prolly on Monday and will update here.

[kongfu]

Wah the feeling damn shiok. You must over come the fear. Vibration is fun.

 

Your bike is equipped with ABS? Ya can consider the ABS version if MS bring it in.

[kongfu]

Not exactly. I think BMW just wants to partner with a company that has experience in scootering first, as it's the first time BMW is stepping into scooter segment. As for reliable or not, only time will tell. But from what I'm experiencing, Taiwanese still have some way to go to match the Japanese when it comes to reliability.

 

Not that Kymco marketing is wrong. But big cc maxi scooters simply don't have a universal market. Honda has the SilverWing 600 and Suzuki Burgman 650, but they aren't doing well. People around the world rather buy big cc motorbikes than scooters.

 

As for Singapore, it all boils down to our local importer and distributor of Kymco - MotorSports as to how they want to market Kymco locally, and actually in the region also.

 

You could be right but as far as what I look at, even if they wanna tap into the scoots market with a company, they have to belief in or trust that the company they work with are up to the mark. Given their name, I don't think they would want to come up with a scoot that would tarnish their reputation right? So the company they choose to work with is very important as well.

 

The partnership to me show that BMW have at least some point of confidence in Kymco. Or maybe their proposal was rejected by the japs so much so that they have to turn to the KMT island?

[kongfu]

Anyways, the recent typhoon that has lashed Taiwan, dunno if it'll affect upcoming stocks.... The Xciting 400 may be delayed further by the looks of things....

 

It could or could not since I believe Kymco factory is in the south whereas the northern part of TW is more badly hurt?

[parotae]

Your bike is equipped with ABS? Ya can consider the ABS version if MS bring it in.

 

When i first saw the speed sensor ring at the front i was like wah OTR $12K ok what some more ABS.

 

Then talk talk with Mr Herbert about to buy i ask about the ABS then he say don't have. I jaw dropped, What! Bo ABS! Then how come got speed sensor ring infront? He say that one is speed sensor. I thought i pickup bull horse lan. Aiyah, no choice already, just buy loh and pay deposit, then the Maxsym a few days later appear at MAH. Haiyah, LL loh.

 

All and all it's also a blessing i got Kymco, get to go trips with MS, got to know people who ride similar scooters and also people who i am enjoying trips up north with. So machine aside, all's good Lol. Machine also good lah :thumb:ha ha.

[kongfu]

When i first saw the speed sensor ring at the front i was like wah OTR $12K ok what some more ABS.

 

Then talk talk with Mr Herbert about to buy i ask about the ABS then he say don't have. I jaw dropped, What! Bo ABS! Then how come got speed sensor ring infront? He say that one is speed sensor. I thought i pickup bull horse lan. Aiyah, no choice already, just buy loh and pay deposit, then the Maxsym a few days later appear at MAH. Haiyah, LL loh.

 

All and all it's also a blessing i got Kymco, get to go trips with MS, got to know people who ride similar scooters and also people who i am enjoying trips up north with. So machine aside, all's good Lol. Machine also good lah :thumb:ha ha.

 

Lol...I think not too many shops like to bring in ABS version cos demand is still not high. But gradually more n more ppl will b aware of the importance n advantage of ABS la.

 

To me it's a good to have but not a need to have kind of thing but thats me lol....

 

Btw, I confirm going liao..will be giving Herbet a call tmrw to confirm my booking...In any case u going too please let me know so I know there's someone in that big convoy that i've been talking on sbf lol...