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Xciting 700i / Re: Burgman 650 versus MyRoad 700
« on: June 07, 2016, 03:02:29 AM »
MJR - I agree, I think the MyRoad IS different and a great looking scoot.  It seems to draw people to it - my Burgman in Gold never did.  I ride with some BIG motorcycles including 3 being over 1700cc ( 2 Victory's and an Indian ).  It stays with them at sane speeds.  The one advantage with the scoot as they have to throttle down, clutch and shift  No throttle down for me. 
I will let you know about the windshield for sure.  For interstate at 75 to 80 mph I think (hope) the 29" will be perfect.

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Xciting 700i / Re: Burgman 650 versus MyRoad 700
« on: June 06, 2016, 11:07:13 AM »
Yep, it's just not me then.  When I hit the throttle at 35 to 65 MPH at about 5500 RPM it felt a lot slower than the Burgman as I remember.  What is the fastest you've gone on the Kymco 700?  A friend of mine had my old Burgman at 105MPH and he said he still had some throttle. BTW - MJR,  thanks for the info. on the 700 aftermarket windshield.  I'll have it installed when I have my first service.  You're correct regarding the 700 seat.  I'm only 5'8 with a 30 inch inseam and barely fit.  For seat comfort, my People 300 is worse yet - Lol - honest.  It's a big seat but r-e-a-l-l-y  :(  pushes you forward with an odd shape and hard . . .  Leg room however is very good. The People 300 power to weight 29 HP / 364 pounds is good and it's quick.  I feel lucky / blessed to have both bikes.     

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Xciting 700i / Re: Burgman 650 versus MyRoad 700
« on: June 05, 2016, 10:38:51 PM »
I agree with you to a degree.  As much as I loved the Burgy when I had one, when I was looking to purchase another B-I-G Maxi, it wasn't between the Burgman 650 and the MyRoad.  It was between the Honda near 600cc Silverwing and the MyRoad. 
However, I was wondering if that same CVT transmission on the Burgman made it a faster scoot than the MyRoad as I have not seen any 0-60 MPH or quarter mile times on the Kymco.   Going by memory, the Burgman flew ...

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Xciting 700i / Burgman 650 versus MyRoad 700
« on: June 05, 2016, 11:09:03 AM »
From past posts it appears that there are some folks that have owned both maxi scooters.  I owned a 2008 Burgman 650 many years ago but time dims the memory.  In the standard mode (i didn't like the power mode ride) what bike do you feel was quicker?  I am still breaking in the big Kymco so I'm going a bit easy on her for now.  I do remember the Burgman surprising MANY motorcycle riders  :) . . .  I kinda missed the Burgy and this was the reasoning of buying the MyRoad.  Thank you.

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People GT 300i / Re: Versus Piaggio BV 350 or 500
« on: June 02, 2016, 11:59:13 PM »
Just purchased a Myroad 700 to go along with the 300 People.  I got the best of both worlds.  The 300 is nimble, light and quick.  The 700cc MyRoad is powerful and heavy (at least for a scooter).  The 300 is a great overachiever in performance and can hold it's own.  The biggest advantage of the MyRoad is the weight for open highway interstate stability.  On two lane secondary main roads up to 60-ish, the People 300 is very hard to beat.

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Xciting 700i / MyRoad 700 - new bike - need advise
« on: June 02, 2016, 11:32:45 PM »
Purchased this bike to go along with my Kymco People 300.  Passenger peg release sometimes works, sometimes doesn't.   Seat is "OK" but might need some work done on it.  My biggest concern is that the factory windshield throws the air right into my face. Does anyone know of a after market windshield that can help?  I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions regarding topics mentioned but especially the windshield issue.

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LIKE 200i / your opinion needed -please
« on: December 21, 2015, 11:58:12 PM »
I already own a People 300 and put a very large highway windshield on it.  Very fine machine with the 16" tires.  I also have owned an Xciting 500 with "mixed" results, mostly trying to start it on cold days... A local dealer has a new Like 200 (2014) for $1899 / $2150 out the door. I have several questions.  Is that a good deal? I noticed where it's made, is there any quality issue?  Should I buy an extended warranty? Costs? Can I cruise, with comfort, up to about 60 MPH?  I'm not interested in any Interstate with the Like 200, mostly 30 mph to 55+ mph.  It feels so different than the People 300.  It looks like a fun scoot for sure !  It's much lighter, lower, 12" tires and more of the "true"scooter looks.  Thank you for your opinion.
Tony             

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People GT 300i / love the scoot - hate the seat
« on: November 20, 2015, 10:25:36 PM »
I'm a proud new owner of a People 300.  I think the scoot is great. Engine very good for it's size, larger wheels, loud horn, great lights, sooo much fun. The bad, for me, awful seat.  Hard and feels like it pushes me forward.  I've got to think some of you have had the same problem.  How did you resolve it?  I owned an Xciting 500 several years ago and did not have the same problem.
Thank you all, greatly appreciate your suggestions.
Tony 

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People GT 300i / Versus Piaggio BV 350 or 500
« on: October 07, 2015, 09:27:23 PM »
Just purchased the People 300.  I've owned the Xciting 500 and I believe Kymco makes some great scooters.  Does anyone know how the 300 stacks up to the Piaggio BV's?  I'm back to scooters from VTX 1800 and Vulcan 2000 because of cancer treatment I just can't handle the big bikes anymore, PLUS NO MORE CHROME TO CLEAN AND POLISH :).  The reason I ask is that I've always had multiple bikes and would like a 2nd scooter.  I don't want a huge scooter so that rules out the MYROAD and Burgman 650.  Sat on the MYROAD couldn't touch flatfoot and with it's size, thats a must for me.  The Piaggio 500 really has me tempted.  I appreciate eveyones thoughts and opinions.  BTW dealer sold me a 5 year extended warrenty so I guess I have 84 months protection.  Thanks all.
Tony

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