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Title: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: 0BARK4322 on May 01, 2015, 08:17:34 AM
I'm thinking about getting another scooter but wondering which one is better......... the like 200i or the peoples 200s ( both same color, mileage, price, like new condition)...HELPPPPPPPPPP
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 01, 2015, 08:57:17 AM
Quote from: 0BARK4322 on May 01, 2015, 08:17:34 AM
I'm thinking about getting another scooter but wondering which one is better......... the like 200i or the peoples 200s ( both same color, mileage, price, like new condition)...HELPPPPPPPPPP
I think people who bought the People have very good things to say about that big wheel and seating set up. The LIKE has a hateful seat and small wheels...other than that it is a great scoot too. People would probably have better resale value. For same price I'd go with the big wheeled People.....was not avail. when I purchased my LIKE200i......always wanted the big wheels. Big wheels provide more stability at speed, take bumps better.
Stig
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: BettinANDlosing on May 01, 2015, 03:16:27 PM
My cousin and girlfriend both have s200, great bikes. His has 40,000mi and still rocking. Made in Taiwan, like is made in China.
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: 08087 on May 01, 2015, 03:32:26 PM
I may be partial owning a Peoples 200 myself but that is the way I'd go. In addition to what has been mentioned above you can kick start the peoples, not sure you can do that on the like.
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: 0BARK4322 on May 01, 2015, 11:38:34 PM
I just wish the people was fuel injected
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: BettinANDlosing on May 02, 2015, 12:03:13 AM
Quote from: 0BARK4322 on May 01, 2015, 11:38:34 PM
I just wish the people was fuel injected

They have a fuel injected version, but only available in certain countries!!!
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: 0BARK4322 on May 02, 2015, 12:19:46 AM
I have not seen it in the USA
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: BettinANDlosing on May 02, 2015, 02:33:39 AM
We don't get any of the really good kymco!!
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: 2wheelfun on May 02, 2015, 09:46:15 PM
No brainer, get the people 200. Those wheels alone make a huge diff.
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: 0BARK4322 on May 02, 2015, 10:03:15 PM
Yea, I might but it's 75 miles from my location :-\
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: MassScoot on May 03, 2015, 01:18:10 PM
I owned the People S200 for over 3 years & it was a wonderful scooter! I should never have sold it. I bought a Suzuki 250cc motorcycle & kept that a year, then bought the GT300i.

Anyway...The People S200 is built in Taiwan & the fit & finish is outstanding. Even though it has a carb it's still very worthy. I'm 6'0" & 220lbs. The Like is too small for me & it feels a little on the "cheap" side. It does have dual disc brakes & FI which is huge! Carbs are fine if you use additives with every fill-up (Seafoam & StarBrite ethanol treatments) When I did this I NEVER had one problem with the S200. I live in New England & would store the People in my shed for the Winter. Once Spring came, it would only take 2-3 tries & she would start-up every time.

http://www.kymcousa.com/showroom/scooters/peopleS200/index.html (http://www.kymcousa.com/showroom/scooters/peopleS200/index.html)
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: MassScoot on May 03, 2015, 01:30:24 PM
I found the People 125i from the British website. So...as BettinANDLosing said, there is a FI version.

http://www.kymco.co.uk/kymco/new/bikes/Scooters/2013people125.htm#.VUYihXHD-Uk (http://www.kymco.co.uk/kymco/new/bikes/Scooters/2013people125.htm#.VUYihXHD-Uk)
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: 0BARK4322 on May 03, 2015, 03:34:36 PM
Quote from: BettinANDlosing on May 02, 2015, 02:33:39 AM
We don't get any of the really good kymco!!
You've said it
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: GLV55 on May 03, 2015, 03:48:32 PM
I agree with both Mass and OBARK - the People is a great scooter!
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: BettinANDlosing on May 03, 2015, 06:29:45 PM
Take a bus then ride the S200, 75 miles is no big deal for that scoot. The 200 does have a surprisingly small fuel tank though.
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: CROSSBOLT on May 03, 2015, 06:38:41 PM
The Yager was FI and could do 200 miles + between fuel stops. Performed well. Traded mine for DT 300i which does everything the Yager did only easier. Obark, you find the one you want, GO GET IT! No whining about how far away or whatever. Just figger out how and go get it! Let us know what you decide. Your decision is final.

Karl
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: 0BARK4322 on May 03, 2015, 07:04:47 PM
It's not the distance, it's the darn two or three scooter only available at the dealership. I got my eye on one and will be going 101 miles to pick-up soon (they seen to have loads of kymco's) 8)
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: MassScoot on May 04, 2015, 04:46:40 PM
Quote from: BettinANDlosing on May 03, 2015, 06:29:45 PM
Take a bus then ride the S200, 75 miles is no big deal for that scoot. The 200 does have a surprisingly small fuel tank though.

The People S200 does have a smaller tank (1.8 Gallons), but then again most Kymco's do. Hell my GT300i only has 2.4 gallons. I have no problem with that because I never take a trip longer then 70 miles (round trip) I think Kymco stop bringing in the People S200 about 5 years ago.

Kymco People S200 Link:

http://www.kymcousa.com/showroom/scooters/peopleS200/index.html (http://www.kymcousa.com/showroom/scooters/peopleS200/index.html)
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: BettinANDlosing on May 04, 2015, 04:54:40 PM
Quote from: MassScoot on May 04, 2015, 04:46:40 PM
The People S200 does have a smaller tank (1.8 Gallons), but then again most Kymco's do. Hell my GT300i only has 2.4 gallons. I have no problem with that because I never take a trip longer then 70 miles (round trip) I think Kymco stop bringing in the People S200 about 5 years ago.

Kymco People S200 Link:

http://www.kymcousa.com/showroom/scooters/peopleS200/index.html (http://www.kymcousa.com/showroom/scooters/peopleS200/index.html)

I want to say 2009 was the last year for the S200. It's funny, the GF and me will fill up at the same time, and we both have the same work commute, the Bet & Win will still be at Full when she is on Empty LOL. B&W almost 3 gallons!!!!
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: MassScoot on May 05, 2015, 01:58:09 PM
Quote from: BettinANDlosing on May 04, 2015, 04:54:40 PM
I want to say 2009 was the last year for the S200. It's funny, the GF and me will fill up at the same time, and we both have the same work commute, the Bet & Win will still be at Full when she is on Empty LOL. B&W almost 3 gallons!!!!

Bettin' I think you're correct (2009) I bought mine new in 2005 in Red. Had a nice Shad 33 liter case on the back & installation was a breeze. It's really too bad Kymco USA is going downhill as of late. I own a SYM HD200 that's only a couple of hundred dollars more & it does blow-away the S200. Dual disc brakes, Water Cooled & @ 15.3HP vs. the old 163cc Kymco @ 12HP. For the money I think the SYM EVO HD200 is the best mid-ranged scooter today for he coin.
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: AMAC1680 on May 05, 2015, 07:27:20 PM
Quote from: MassScoot on May 05, 2015, 01:58:09 PM
Bettin' I think you're correct (2009) I bought mine new in 2005 in Red. Had a nice Shad 33 liter case on the back & installation was a breeze. It's really too bad Kymco USA is going downhill as of late. I own a SYM HD200 that's only a couple of hundred dollars more & it does blow-away the S200. Dual disc brakes, Water Cooled & @ 15.3HP vs. the old 163cc Kymco @ 12HP. For the money I think the SYM EVO HD200 is the best mid-ranged scooter today for he coin.

I agree I owned a S200 and own a SYM RV200. The SYM 171 cc motor is a beast for its displacement.
That said SYM/Alliance has its fare share of issues also but the scooters are great.

Be Big,
AMAC
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: 0BARK4322 on May 06, 2015, 12:01:42 AM
SYM DEALER'S......FARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: 0BARK4322 on May 09, 2015, 01:24:11 PM
Quote from: MassScoot on May 05, 2015, 01:58:09 PM
Bettin' I think you're correct (2009) I bought mine new in 2005 in Red. Had a nice Shad 33 liter case on the back & installation was a breeze. It's really too bad Kymco USA is going downhill as of late. I own a SYM HD200 that's only a couple of hundred dollars more & it does blow-away the S200. Dual disc brakes, Water Cooled & @ 15.3HP vs. the old 163cc Kymco @ 12HP. For the money I think the SYM EVO HD200 is the best mid-ranged scooter today for he coin.
WELL THS 200S IS GOING FOR $1900 OUT THE DOOR WITH 800 MILES
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: SUPER 9 MANN on May 09, 2015, 10:39:17 PM
for $1900 bucks the peoples all the way, you cannot lose
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: 2wheelfun on May 09, 2015, 11:42:20 PM
I have my eye out for a sym hd200, they don't come up all that often used for sale here. I want to try one out and see wassup. Lots of good press on them. I had one eyeballed but some yahoo jumped on it before yours truly. It was an 09 with 4500 on the clock, $1400 was it's price. Thing was pristine. Same guy has an 08 for $1000 w/14000 on the clock. It's been modified a lot, that's not my cup of tea. I like stock all the way and too many miles for my taste. With that many miles I can see tires, all fluids, water pump, belt, hoses all needing to be changed. Plus when I see/hear the word mod I think abuse off the bat.
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: AMAC1680 on May 10, 2015, 01:16:06 AM
Quote from: 2wheelfun on May 09, 2015, 11:42:20 PM
I have my eye out for a sym hd200, they don't come up all that often used for sale here. I want to try one out and see wassup. Lots of good press on them. I had one eyeballed but some yahoo jumped on it before yours truly. It was an 09 with 4500 on the clock, $1400 was it's price. Thing was pristine. Same guy has an 08 for $1000 w/14000 on the clock. It's been modified a lot, that's not my cup of tea. I like stock all the way and too many miles for my taste. With that many miles I can see tires, all fluids, water pump, belt, hoses all needing to be changed. Plus when I see/hear the word mod I think abuse off the bat.

He's high on the HD with 14k on the odo and I also don't care for modded scoots.

Resale is low on the SYMs, BUT most bought them at low OTD prices. I can buy a leftover HD200 for 3000.00 OTD on most days. After my S200 I decided I preferred smaller wheel scoots so I bought the RV200.

If you like the S200 you'll love the HD200.

Be Big,
AMAC
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: SUPER 9 MANN on May 10, 2015, 03:20:41 PM
if you don't get it let me know where to get the 2009 people 200s for $1900 out the door, I want to buy that model....thank you
Title: Re: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PURCHASE
Post by: 0BARK4322 on May 10, 2015, 10:32:42 PM
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