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Scooters - 125 to 300 => LIKE 200i => Topic started by: Stig / Major Tom on December 09, 2020, 04:14:56 PM
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I think the LIKE200i was introduced to the USA in 2010. And it looks like they are not offered for 2021.
Colors:
"Back in the day"....we had cream w/brown seat; blue/black, and red with black seats. And the blue and white LX model w/chromed passenger grips and white piped seat trim. (a $100 premium)
There also was a two-cycle and a 4-cycle 50cc.
Options were the crash-bar set, 'sport' mirrors , windscreen, and a (sandwich bag?) underseat bag of dubious value.
Initially Europe (and S. America and Asia) got the 125 version as well, and a green/white LX version - with several other cool black and chrome options offered by an Italian firm.
ISSUES:
a small % of 2012 LIKE200i models were fitted with a faulty batch and developed issues with the throttle position sensor - which if caught within the 2 yr warranty were replaced free of charge. There was no recall for this problem - as it seemed to be a rare occurrence - with a very few members here reporting in.
A couple of owners have reported a rotted pick-up line connected to the pump within the fuel tank. This seemed to be related to letting the scoot sit, unused, for a long time. Problems associated with this were loss of pressure, clogged fuel line, and possibly a clogged injector.
ONE RECALL: 2018 LIKE200i models had a potential fuel leak at the clamps of the high pressure fuel line - at the tank or the injector.
Tighten the clamp a turn or two was the solution.
This scooter has had a good run.
I've had mine for 8 seasons of year around riding - in the rain, and in temps ranging from 3°F to 104°F.
High points are the instant EFI starts, powerful brakes, the over-all quality of the panels and mechanical bits ....and the ease of routine servicing (including valve checks!!)
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSFjCRdb/like-200i-lx-800x0w.jpg)
Like most Kymco owners - I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.
Stig
PS: please add info if you have some.....
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Nicely done Sir! ;)
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@Stig
Thanks a lot for this review!
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End of an era. Thanks for the critique Stig.
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End of an era. Thanks for the critique Stig.
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Oh, they'll still be kicking around for 3 or 4 years as dealer left-overs.
If mine explodes some day - might buy another!
Stig
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Yep, to coin a phrase, never say never...
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Additional info.....
When the LIKE200i arrived here in the States the MSRP was $3,399.00 -!
Soon thereafter the price was lowered to $2,599.00.
which is what it was when the Stig came along a couple yrs later......looking at scooters. He very much preferred the seat and the quality of the Vino and the Metropolitan (50) ---- but no one would let him buy one that small. The PCX seat was horrible if you were over 5'8", and the price was goofy. So, he bought the LIKE and fixed it's painful seat...(I was getting 20mins between stops to dry my tears)
Stig
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You're right, the PCX seat is an instrument of torture!