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A sneak preview of one of Kymco's new machines... due to be unveiled officially at next months EICMA show in Milan. This tiem Kymco is going to take you "Downtown" with their entry into the 300cc market which appears to be the new segment to be in if you are a scooter manufacturer. Details are a little sketchy but it would appear the Downtown 300i will feature a 4 valve, liquid cooled, injected 300cc engine. Along with this, word is on extended luggage capacity, a 14" front and 13" rear wheel combo with decent disc breaks on both along with optional ABS. More details as they come to hand but for the time being... it does look pretty damned good!
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 written by greg lucas , April 19, 2011
I have a kymco espresso 150 what a great little scooter (won't be giving it up) have now ordered a downtown 300i abs was dissappointed that they only done them in silver & white in Australia But with the help of A1 motorcycles they got me a burnt orange one, cant wait till it arrives great scooters.
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 written by GD , February 20, 2011
I test drove this at the 2010 Americade in Lake George, NY. Coming from a tour bike rider, this scooter was a very nice ride. It was very peppy and a smooth ride. If and when I look for a scooter...this will be the one.
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 written by Syl Zembrzuski , February 02, 2011
Delivering our new Kymco, Downtown 300i Thursday replacing our Peoples S200. Feeling the 160 some CC in the 200, we surely wanted bigger and more comfortable. I am 6'1" at 245 and want to be able to travel a bit further from home. Had to talk myself into 14" & 13" wheels from the 16's on the 200. Looked at the 250 Grand Vista but too tight from seat to handle bars. The 200 was Red & went to the Silver for the 300....just like "downtown"! Further, ordered the V46 Box for the back. Can't wait till warm weather here in PA!
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 written by harvb , February 23, 2010
i think the kymco downtown 300i would be a great entry scooter. does it come with anti-lock brakes, and what are the color options. hopefully the bike will cost less than $6000 dollars . when will i be able to purchase this scooter in north carolina thanks
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 written by scootbob , December 16, 2009
Looks nice and should be priced right. The low weight and 33HP shoudl make this thing really perform well (for a maxi scooter) I read someone the price should be under $5000 which means the street price should be a few hundred lower but I'll have to wait for a used one to come to the market. As long as you can buy late models low mile Yamaha and Suzuki 400cc scooters for $3000 and even less. I could never justify buying a new Kymco or any new scooter.
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 written by Suz , November 22, 2009
Hello from the northeast USA.
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I am THRILLED that Kymco has sseen the light and is giving us what we want, finally! I have read the "Downtown" (who thought THAT one up :( ) Will be here in April or May of 2010, as it is waiting for certification. I'll be first in line to see it but have no idea of the price. That's a factor for me. report abuse
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 written by GCB , July 10, 2009
Hi All,, Greetings from the Netherlands. I have ordered the downtown also and it will be available end of july here so I am waiting for it. I turned in my 6 months old People S 300I and that was also a great motor, engine wise that is. now Kymco also spent energy on the looks of the machine and its a full 299 cc instead of a 275.
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 written by Kostas , June 09, 2009
Hi everybody from Greece,
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I had the chance to see it from close...it looks very comfortable it has room for 2 full-face helmets under the sadle and the most important is that it has 33 hp...Good job if you concider that the Honda sh300i was the most powerfull with 27hp ! I have ordered it and I'll have it in 2 weeks :) !!! report abuse
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 written by cp , May 07, 2009
terrible name (hope the Downtown badge comes off easily)
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seems like a great bike though and one I'd like. Twice the power of my S-Wing bigger wheels, more storage, only 10kg more weight, shame it seems its not going to reach the UK Hope that might change or something else similarly spec'd comes to the UK. report abuse
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 written by RICH S. , October 22, 2008
I GOTTA TELL YA.....I'M GLAD TO SEE MANUFACTURES OPENING THEIR MINDS LIKE THEY DID IN THE 70s AND 80s..... WITH A MULTITUDE OF DISPLACEMENTS. (175,200,250,350,360,400 AND SO ON) I LOVE IT!! AS FOR THIS NEW KYMCO 300 DOWNTOWN.....YOU CAN BET I'M GONNA CHECK IT OUT.
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