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2008 Kymco Bet&Win 150 First Impressions

2-27-2008

by Amyot Bachand , moto123.com

Basic storage
Considering how limited the underseat compartment is, you'll have to carry a backpack for your personal items or else install a cargo rack. The convenient hook mounted in front of the seat is ideal for carrying a grocery bag.

Elsewhere, access to the battery and the 10-liter fuel tank's cap is easy.

This scooter offers limited storage.

On the road
The basic instrument panel includes a speedometer, a tachometer, a fuel gauge and even a digital clock. These instruments are easy to read, although I would have liked to see a daily trip meter. The controls are nicely positioned and easy to manipulate. The mirrors are adequately sized and you can adjust them single-handedly. Plus, they do not vibrate.

If you're into numbers, you should know that the Bet&Win 150 produces 12 horsepower at 7,250 rpm and 17 lb-ft of torque. The liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine is mated to a belt-driven continuously variable automatic transmission. At idle, you can feel engine vibrations. Takeoffs are a bit slow, but once underway, accelerations and passing maneuvers are satisfying (0-80 kph in 9.5 seconds). Top speed is 110 kph, but this scooter is more at ease in the 90-100 kph range. At that speed, you can ride on service lanes and byroads but not on highways. At cruising speed, I found the engine to be fairly noisy.

The handlebars offer a good grip and a nice balance. The suspension does a good job of soaking up bumps. The adjustable rear shock allows you to modulate the ride & handling equation, especially when you ride with a passenger. The wheels are large enough (12 inches) to avoid most potholes. The brakes perform flawlessly and require little effort. This scooter is really agile, which makes zipping through traffic a breeze.

This scooter is more at ease in the city, but it's not too shabby on byroads either.
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