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Scooters - 125 to 300 => People 250 => Topic started by: kawzak on September 22, 2008, 01:25:42 AM
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I think I have heard somewhere that the People "S" model is of Italian style influence. I havn't see any Italian scooters that share any of the "S" traits-as they are usually more rounded. The Kymco has some erect lines and a some what sharper/squarer shapes. It would be interesting to know if the design is really of Italian influence or just "internal" engineering. Which brings me to the next question- the front forks legs are in front of the axle-unlike the typical practice of over the center or behind the axle. Does this add to the "ease of turning" (kind of like the old leading link forks-acted like power steering). Anyone have any thoughts on this? The Kymco People "S" 250 certainly is very functional and maybe " function over form" is key here- kinda like a Goldwing-everything on it works very well as opposed to being dictated by style. Some one told me my scooter looked like a Praying Mantis!-Cool!
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The 'S" has knife edge styling like the CTS Cadillac..As to the axel postion its all about head angle..This allows a milder angle (more forgiving than a steep angle) ,while shorting the Wheelbase by an inch or so...makes a big difference on the "P" model which has a wheelbase 3" longer and a more "Buick " type ride ..The "S" is more snappy...The forks are shared as are most of the components.
OlBull
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My buddy at Kymco USA said that an Italian designed all the People scooters.
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Lets hope that Kymco didnt let the Italians develope the parts department..Ive owned more than few italian bikes and scooters...
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The wheels have "Made in Italy" on them. I'm not aware of them containing any other Italian parts. Seems I saw Italian wheels on another bike, Burgman or Silverwing, maybe.
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Parts dept = the spare parts delivery system ..not if a part is made in a specific country..
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As far as I know, the parts department is 100% upstate SC redneck.