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

[BaMBiNo]

Hi BaMBiNo,

how come your FC so bad? 20km/l

did you do any mod, which may affect Fc, or you are carry too many stuff on bike?

As i am also riding xciting 300Ri but i am getting 28-30km/l, so just curious how come your FC is so differ..

 

hi elvin, my bike is bone stock... i weigh abt 100kgs.. i ride mostly alone and so far only chauffeured 4 times. i bought the bike brand new..

if i may ask, is ur bike bone stock too? if so i will ask hebert about this... as it is far to low.

[BaMBiNo]

Do you have any referral contact number??

 

If it's cheap, I may be interested!

 

I find my current stock exhaust really soft... Haha. I hear more of car tires rolling or other bike exhaust more than mine. Haha!

 

look under mo in bike studio thread...

[BaMBiNo]

Check this out!!

 

http://www.kymcorider.com/home/motor.asp

 

Kymco Accessories page.

 

That said, I didn't know the DownTown is known as the DinkStreet too. I do know that it's called Super Dink in other countries and the Nikita in home country, Taiwan. Haha.

 

4 names to 1 scooter.

they dont ship overseas.

[eellvviinn]

hi BaMBiNo

my bike is stock, only mod done by ex-owner is change to a roller ( heavier or lighter i forget liao) , with heavy top box and some gear( rain coat and pillion helmet)my weight abt 60 kg . mostly rider alone , once or twice a week pillion my wife. are you still under run in which will lead to bad FC.

 

 

hi elvin, my bike is bone stock... i weigh abt 100kgs.. i ride mostly alone and so far only chauffeured 4 times. i bought the bike brand new..

if i may ask, is ur bike bone stock too? if so i will ask hebert about this... as it is far to low.

[eellvviinn]

hi BaMBiNo

my bike is stock, only mod done by ex-owner is change to a roller ( heavier or lighter i forget liao) , with heavy top box and some gear( rain coat and pillion helmet)my weight abt 60 kg . mostly rider alone , once or twice a week pillion my wife. are you still under run in which will lead to bad FC.

 

 

hi elvin, my bike is bone stock... i weigh abt 100kgs.. i ride mostly alone and so far only chauffeured 4 times. i bought the bike brand new..

if i may ask, is ur bike bone stock too? if so i will ask hebert about this... as it is far to low.

[topgearalwaysrock]

I'm 80kg.

 

So sad that accessories aren't shipped.

[topgearalwaysrock]

look under mo in bike studio thread...

 

 

Can give me a link? Haha.

[BaMBiNo]

hi BaMBiNo

my bike is stock, only mod done by ex-owner is change to a roller ( heavier or lighter i forget liao) , with heavy top box and some gear( rain coat and pillion helmet)my weight abt 60 kg . mostly rider alone , once or twice a week pillion my wife. are you still under run in which will lead to bad FC.

 

with the malacca trip...

[BaMBiNo]

Can give me a link? Haha.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/345786-Leovince-exhaust-systems-available-at-Bike-Studio!-Special-introductory-offer-now-on.?highlight=bike+studio

[BaMBiNo]

Can give me a link? Haha.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/345786-Leovince-exhaust-systems-available-at-Bike-Studio!-Special-introductory-offer-now-on.?highlight=bike+studio

[topgearalwaysrock]

Right. I called them up.

 

Legal system only for DT300i, and it costs $600+. And must order in, no ready stock.

 

So yeah. I'll stick to the legal ones. Haha!

[parotae]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/jeryll/1509da53.jpg

 

Kymco Downtown 300i review

http://www.motoress.com/readarticle.asp?articleid=628&c=motoressence#.TyGu0Qxob-w.twitter

[topgearalwaysrock]

 

Right.

 

Now then I know what engine oil I'm using - Fuchs Silkolene Pro 4 15W-50....

 

$26/L....

Edited January 31, 2012 by topgearalwaysrock

[Doremi]

Thought of getting this soft bag for scooters, mounted on the centre tunnel.

 

http://www.kappamoto.com/Soft-Luggage/Scooter-bags/TK739

 

Seems that AS Phoon is the only 'recognised' distributor from the website.... Haha

 

You can just get any type of waterproof bag and put onto the center. Works just fine actually.

[Doremi]

Thought of getting this soft bag for scooters, mounted on the centre tunnel.

 

http://www.kappamoto.com/Soft-Luggage/Scooter-bags/TK739

 

Seems that AS Phoon is the only 'recognised' distributor from the website.... Haha

 

You can just get any type of waterproof bag and put onto the center. Works just fine actually.

[wee keong]

Resprayed after the drop/fall. Now very plain, ugly and no character ha ha.

 

Nope 25km/l not good enough.

For the same batch of 2012 Downtown 25km/l is not acceptable. It's not my riding habit, i ride normally. I was thinking maybe expressway riding will see a difference but no.

 

synman is getting 27km/l and i believe he is mostly heavy handed.

shunoski is getting 31km/l constant and up to best 36km/l

 

Mr Herbert is saying that my case is the only case here but i believe there is more like me, just that other DT owners are not aware of this problem. On the other hand, Mr Herbert is very proud of DT good fuel consumption that he must have told every owner that and make them aware. Apparently there is no complaint from other DT owners.

 

There's another SBF member, wee keong i think has the same fuel consumption as me at 23km/l.

So, let's get together and highlight to Mr Herbert that we are not alone ha ha.

 

So currently high fuel consumption Kymco owner are as follow

 

@parotae (Downtown 300i 2012 model) @25km/l

@BaMBiNo (Xciting 300Ri 2011 model) @20km/l

@wee keong (Downtown300i 2012 model) @23km/l

 

at best 25km/l now...quite far cry from 30km/l claimed. usually travelling around 60-80km/h, RPM 5000-5500

[Absolute Lancer]

-As for me (although i'm having an isolated issue by myself) it's still a good scoot because :

1.big storage under seat although the shape is irregular.

2.Good fuel consumption ~30km/h. ( Doesn't apply to some of us )

3.Road tax and Insurance follow class 2B.

4. Big comfortable pillion seat.

5.~27hp full 300cc (299.8cc)

6. Good wind protection, depending on your height.

7. Proven reliability.

8. Lower maintenance eg. single disc, cheaper tires. Bigger size tire more expensive.

9. Belt can last up to 40,000km depending on riding style.

 

The bad

1. Cannot stretch leg

2. Pillion feet in odd position

3. Half fork (not a problem but i wish it was full)

 

 

 

 

-Scooter will always be more comfortable than a sports riding position.

This scoot is generally very reliable as i have talk to an owner who do courier with it everyday for 3 years and clock more than 100,000km on it.

No starting problem so far since day 1 from august 2011 till now. 1 crank start every time all the time.

Starter will wear and tear after some time. If not starter than tuning. As your bike is a the carburetor type, wrong tuning maybe the issue.

Downtown is fuel injection.

Parts are not the cheapest but reasonably priced. Common parts are easily available, they have a parts store in Ubi.

 

 

 

 

-Selling price will depend on COE. Estimate @ ~$12,000

Best is to call Motorsport but the boss Mr Herbert will be the best person to talk to. Super friendly and nice ha ha. Go and disturb him, he'll be glad to assist you 6281 9778

 

Another scoot you may want to look out for in the Class 2A range at around Downtown price range is

 

SYM Maxsym 400i Head on over to the Maxsym thread and post your question.

Then you can go shopping already.

 

Waw... Thanks for the detail explanation. U already make me feel like I am in the downtown family. I am still learning my 2a at lesson 3 so will be taking TP soon. Maxsym is one of my choice but I think it is too big for me at I am only 1.7m tall. Further more I think I need to pay by installment. Donno if I should sell my current bike and add 1 to 2k for the downpayment. I think downtown price is slightly lower than maxsym right? Cost is a factor as well so really need to think about it if I can commit it. Thanks again for Ur detail information.

[topgearalwaysrock]

Haha.

 

Put plastic bag in the front works too, but I prefer a more professional looking soft bag.

 

Can carry around easily too!

[Doremi]

Next ride to muar n tangkak.

 

Mission - to buy salted fish n muar seasoning back. Eat beef noodle or ba ku teh at tangkak.

Meetup - 8am gp esso 2nd link

Total distance covered - 500km

Date - 11th feb sat

Thing to take note. Dont plan any activities for the day. Letse enjoy ride n not rush home. For muslim friends, i will try to find halal food for you but no gurantee

[topgearalwaysrock]

Next ride to muar n tangkak.

 

Mission - to buy salted fish n muar seasoning back. Eat beef noodle or ba ku teh at tangkak.

Meetup - 8am gp esso 2nd link

Total distance covered - 500km

Date - 11th feb sat

Thing to take note. Dont plan any activities for the day. Letse enjoy ride n not rush home. For muslim friends, i will try to find halal food for you but no gurantee

 

 

Hmm. Sat I can make it.

 

500km aye?? By then maybe my scoot nearing 8-9000km mileage already. Haha.

[parotae]

Next ride to muar n tangkak.

 

Mission - to buy salted fish n muar seasoning back. Eat beef noodle or ba ku teh at tangkak.

Meetup - 8am gp esso 2nd link

Total distance covered - 500km

Date - 11th feb sat

Thing to take note. Dont plan any activities for the day. Letse enjoy ride n not rush home. For muslim friends, i will try to find halal food for you but no gurantee

 

11 feb can't make it. Enjoy and have a pleasant trip.

[parotae]

The steering/Handle bar of Downtown.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/jeryll/11d2855b.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/jeryll/0c81ebd1.jpg

[topgearalwaysrock]

Lol. Why you remove the handle bar cover???

[parotae]

Now scoot more perky after the Desaru trip.

Like synman said, this baby loves to be pushed.

 

Wait! Did I hear something from Downtown......"push me" "push me soon"

[parotae]

Lol. Why you remove the handle bar cover???

 

Want to do a handle bar mount for future accessories like GPS and camera, radio, speakers but looks like there's nothing I can do except change the whole steering clamp/handle bar system. Too much trouble.