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General => Kymco News => Topic started by: scooterguy63 on December 15, 2012, 11:26:26 PM
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got one in burnt orange-will post a review soon but if you have questions then ask away
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Wow...You're the 1st person I know of (so far) that purchased the Movie 150. There was a post on here about a guy that took it for a test spin & he liked it! Do you live in the USA?
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i live in augusta ga and got the burnt orange color-i still take side rodes but its so nice going up hills at 50 mph or so rather then the 20 to 25 mph of my older 50cc
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here is a pic of my movie 150
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Nice scooter, how about that review now?
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Awesome!!!..just picked one up myself about two weeks ago. Came from various motorcycles 600cc to 1100 and enjoy riding in the city on the scooter much much more. For me, its all about the scale. The size is right (not big nor too small) which makes it very agile but not underpowered in traffic. I'm 5'11 and 200lbs and acceleration never feels laboured. A lot more convenvience in storage than I imagined a scooter this size would have. Can fit full size helmet with shield (large) and grocery bag under the seat. Great value considering it being a Kymco built in Taiwan, front and rear disc brakes, dual rear shocks and 4 valves. Yes, it is carbureted but not compromising. F.I. would probably be smoother on the throttle however the best way to descibe the carb delivery is it gives the ride a bit more of an organic feel. Haven't taken it to the highways yet since I live in a city where 90% of driving is on trafficked roadways. I'm very confident that I could get it to 90-95km without being on a decline or wind behind. I've riden two-up and handled just as good if not better than the motorbikes I've had. Acceleration of course is a bit more delayed compared to single rider as it will take longer to hit speed but it gets there without being a hazard in traffic.
There isn't a lot written about the Movie 150, which may be due to it being relatively new in N.A. and its conservative looks when you compare to other scoots like Super 8's or Aprilia Sportcity 125's. So its good to know that others are also taking a liking to it and look forward to hearing what they have to say about their experiences.
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Welcome Dee, I made a request for a Movie 150 Category this morning. Hopefully then you'll have an area to chat it up about your scoot.
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Thanks Wkreps! Much appreciated on behalf of other Movie 150 owners. Look forwrd to seeing other owner posts as well.
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I don't own a Movie, the shop I work at we've only been able to sell one, and it was orange. Really awesome 150cc scooter and I would gamble and say there isn't a 150 with better storage, the movie has HUGE seat storage. Cool multi led tail light too. The issue is they sit on the floor next to the super 8 150 that is nearly a grand less and still in the 150cc class. Most "normal" scooter buyers (none of us here!!!!) don't know the difference in quality that extra grand gets you, dual disc brakes, 14.5hp stock, storage, better plastics etc the list goes on. It's a tough sell on the showroom floor and takes that special buyer. I have a feeling the movie won't last long in the states.
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Unfortunately, you're probably right about and same for Canada from what I see on other forums. Wish they were looked at with a bit more diligence or maybe I'm just being a tad biased. I never actually rode a Super 8 so not sure what are the pros/cons. I myself originally asked for the Super 8 as I never heard of the movie 150 when doing some research. It was when I actually spoke to my dealer who presented me with the option. Went home to look up the specs before commiting and pretty much called him same day to give a deposit without road testing it. Last one he had and it was a 2013 in black so there was some wiggle room on the price. It maybe the honeymoon phase but I'm still very glad I made the decision when compared to other scooters in the 125-200cc range. If the Agility 16+ 200cc came to NA, I think that scooter may fill the void that was left my the Movie. It doesnt seem to have the same storage but it has all the bells and whistles, more power and still on a small frame.
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Oh man you would be really shocked in the ride quality difference. It's Taiwan vs China, the super 8 feels creeper worse seat brakes are much less powerful as well as engine performance. A lot of people look at price the way you do with specs, and go with cheaper automatically haha. I wanted a Movie when we first got them but I'm a used scoot type of guy.
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My oh my that burnt orange movie 150 looks gorgeous!! I'm looking to upgrade from my agility 50 one day, considering the movie 150 or maybe a honda pcx 150? Idk? I just dont kno! ;D
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I purchased a Super 8 150 a few weeks ago. Prior to the purchase, I was reading the spec's of both the S8 and the Movie. Aside from what has been mentioned, the Movie has 13.5hp vs S8 having 10.3hp. If I didn't have such a strict budget, I would have opted for the Movie. OTOH, none of the dealers near me stocked the Movie, yet. Two of three dealers had one S8 on the floor.
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I test rode a super 8 with the intention to buy it but hated how my feet were forced to sit pointing inward and crampt.
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Movie is no speed demon but it does get up and go. The beauty of the movie is its torque up hills, it moves and I weigh 220.