2016 Kymco K-Pipe 125
Competition is heating up in the pocket bike
category. First came the Honda Grom, then the Kawasaki Z125 Pro, and now Kymco
is rolling out the K-Pipe 125, which is the steal of the bunch at just US$ 1,999.
The Kymco is powered by a
125 cc air-cooled single with SOHC and two valves, and a
square 54 mm bore and stroke. Engine output is claimed 8 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 6.3 lb-ft of torque at 6,000
rpm. Whereas the Japanese bikes are fuel-injected, the Taiwanese K-Pipe kicks
it old school with a carburetor. And take your pick—thumb the electric starter
or toe the kickstarter.
The K-Pipe has a 4-speed transmission, chain final
drive, non-adjustable suspension, front disc and rear drum brakes, and a
31-inch seat height. Whereas the Grom and Z125 Pro have chunky 12-inch wheels,
the K-Pipe rolls on 17-inchers. Claimed dry weight is 224.4 lbs, fuel capacity
is 1.2 gallons and EPA estimated fuel economy is 70 mpg. Kymco’s new tiddler
comes in Red, Pearl White or Black and is backed by a 2-year warranty.
