Kymco K-Pipe 125 top speed (K-PW 125)

[@aceofclubskid]

I got a freakin' 45 second ad.

[@MotoSnax]

aceofclubskid unskippable? Hope the video made up for it. :)

[@dylanhowseman7265]

The thing about these Kymco k pipes is you can pretty much put any pitbike engines in them. I have a Kymco k pipe 50 and I put a 125 pitbike engine in it. It was a straight fit. You could put a 140cc or 160cc if you really wanted

[@MotoSnax]

I sold it and bought a 650cc bike. Also problem solved. ;)

[@camjohnholtz3987]

This is my dream motorcycle

[@MotoSnax]

Hope your dream can become reality one day. :)

[@horiotokomadachi5994]

proverb once says Dream big fly and beyond while you're the opposite

[@koiiyhonze9148]

@@horiotokomadachi5994 that makes no ssinncee you cant write sorry

[@johnnykay8966]

gutes bike habe auch die selbe schon 10.000km am buckel und läuft wie am ersten tag !!! natürlich wird sie gut gewartet :-)

[@MotoSnax]

Great to hear that! Enjoy your K-Pipe!

[@TheMightySar]

pretty good .how about mpg real life test

[@MotoSnax]

+Miguel Vazquez miles per gallon? It's about 1 liter every 35-42km, so that would be 82-99 miles per gallon. Just depending on how you ride it. It's more going to 82mpg if you are riding a lot on 50+ mph roads

[@717rocket]

Warp speed ahead!

[@Phantom_Foxx]

I must be to fat i get 45 to 50mph (72 - 80kph) tops

[@MotoSnax]

tail wind is key. If you have full on head wind, I can imagine you won't go faster than 50mph.

[@prestochango1433]

@@x66Hawk66x slower acceleration yes but I pitted it in top speed riding on it vs my friend on his 2017 Grom125 and the K-pipe actually had a +1 to +2 mph top speed on flat ground in about the exact same condtions in our test since we were riding the same road at the same time. We thought it was the much larger wheels on the K-pipe that gave it a slightly higher top speed in our test and if the K-Pipe cost almost twice the price to allow it to have EFI like the Grom I would bet it would keep up in acceleration and have a significantly higher top speed

[@DanteYewToob]

Nah, I'm only 135lbs and I've hit maybe 55.. if I hit 60 the poor bike would explode. I'm curious, because I've seen people claim 65mph, and seen videos of people doing 60 or so. What gives? I might make some minor mods if I can figure out which ones.. maybe some sprockets to start

[@Phantom_Foxx]

@@DanteYewToob yea ive thought of a sprocket change it has alot of acceleration so it could probable handle the ratio. Maybe a preformance exhaust and carb rejeting?

[@jeremiahlagac3324]

I only get about 65kph tops. Did you modify or change anything on this? Or is this all-stock Kpipe?

[@MotoSnax]

Are you sure you have the 125cc model?

[@crankypipo]

How quick does it go to 60? I still have an old quannon125 for short distance use but it bugs me i have to rev hard and change gear fast to get it up to 60km/hr. Been thinking of getting the k pipe but if i experience the same with it, guess i have to fork out more for some high end bike

[@MotoSnax]

+crankypipo The Quannon is probably faster. The K-Pipe does 0-80 in 20 seconds, 0-60 is slow too.

[@CG71]

Did you cut off the CDI-choking thing that doesn't let the revs get over like 8.000 ? or isn't there even a thing that cuts it off like on the K-Pipe 50 ?

[@MotoSnax]

It has no limitation (out of the factory).

[@CG71]

okay thanks!

[@bosskaine]

Looks like you was shifting with the throttle, I just got one and I never rode a bike before, I’m hearing the clutch is pointless, So I guess I’m asking how was you shifting between gears?

[@MotoSnax]

It has an automatic clutch, so you only have to release the throttle for a second, shift gears and open throttle again. If you come to a stop I think it will stay in the gear where you left it in. I have sold it many years ago. The gearbox is upside down, or at least it was when I had one. So it is 1 up, then everything is down; Neutral, 2, 3, 4. Maybe on later models they changed it back to 1 down and the rest up. Good luck!

[@TheMightySar]

thank you

[@tehclefty5317]

Im 250 pounds would this bike still be good for around Town? Im afraid i will look goofy and barely get over 30 mph lol

[@MotoSnax]

This one is really small. I won't recommend it with your weight. Better buy something bigger.

[@tehclefty5317]

MotoSnax im lookin at a Suzuki 250 👍🏻

[@MotoSnax]

That is better than the K-Pipe 125. :)

[@JamieHannema]

Is het schakelpatroon naar boven 1 2 3 enz. Of is het naar beneden 1 2 3?

[@MotoSnax]

Het is alles naar beneden. N, 1,2,3,4. Neutraal zit bovenaan.

[@TheWITE-FOX]

How tall are you and how much do you weigh?

[@MotoSnax]

1.80m. Weight? This was 9 years ago. I don't know... I think 95 kg.

[@Kratos_---]

Wait this is in km right? If so what’s 100 km in mph?

[@MotoSnax]

Roughly divide by 1.6. So it is about 62-63 mph what you are seeing. But that is on the speedometer, on GPS it will probably be about 10% less.

[@Kratos_---]

MotoSnax haha thanks bro! It’s because I’m getting one this week! They look fun and it’s gonna be my first bike

[@MotoSnax]

Congrats! Have fun on that bike!

[@Kratos_---]

MotoSnax thanks!

[@vinc2wheels]

hey heb je al geprobeerd een Leovince uitlaat er op te zetten?

[@MotoSnax]

Hoi, nee. Ik heb dat idee in de ijskast gezet. Ik denk er aan om de K-Pipe te verkopen, niet dat ik geen plezier mee heb, maar vanwege een knieprobleem is rijden op de K-Pipe geen pretje. Ik moet comfortabeler zitten en dan heb ik geen kniepijn. Iets met kraakbeen achter de knieschijf wat versleten is (en kraakbeen komt niet meer terug/groeit niet aan).

[@vinc2wheels]

Amersfoort81 ai ja dan zit je bij de k pipe niet goed kwa comfort. na 1 uurtje rijden krijg ik last van me rug/onderrug

[@MotoSnax]

Vincent Snoeren Daar heb ik dan weer geen last van. :) Maar dat kan misschien ook je lengte zijn. Ik ben 1.80m en een uurtje sturen doet me echt niets vwb mijn rug. Alleen die knie doet vervelend, maar dat is echt een persoonlijke klacht. Binnenkort zet ik 'm dus denk ik wel te koop.

[@vinc2wheels]

Zelf ben ik 1.84 dus het zal wel aan me rug liggen dan haha.

[@vinc2wheels]

Amersfoort81 ik ben trouwens al toe aan nieuwe banden. Heb er nu net 11000 opstaan en ze zijn nu versleten... heb michelin pro line banden besteld hoop dat deze langer mee gaan

[@richwebber5275]

Why does its sound different just after you change up gears when accelerating?

[@MotoSnax]

That's the automatic transmission which is using the clutch a little longer than necessary. Normally it picks up smoother and releases the clutch sooner. To generate this sound with a manual transmission you would need to release the clutch lever a little bit too slow.

[@richwebber5275]

I have one of these bikes but a 50cc so when changing gear do you hold the clutch lever down for a few seconds?

[@MotoSnax]

You mean the gear shift lever? No, but that would make the same sound. I don't know why the engine did it this time. Normally it does that when it's cold, but the engine could no way be that cold. Did a 50km ride, waited 10 minutes, then after a few kilometers I did this top speed run. If you check out my other videos, you will notice that you won't hear that sound of the engine using the automatic clutch a little bit longer.

[@tjtheguy4682]

How many miles or km have you put on the bike?

[@MotoSnax]

I sold it with around 2100 kilometers. I got some serious knee pain on this bike but that is due to a bad knee, not the bike itself.

[@tomcookie8660]

does the hud read in mph or kph?

[@Mariodxm]

kph buddy, no way 100mph coming from that

[@falonthorne445]

the normal measurement

[@charliekiger]

Either way. Just hold the button

[@khacduy2327]

can you give me the detail when you accelerate? What speed can be achieved on what stroke (the engine is in acceptable sound) Thanks!

[@MotoSnax]

What speed in what gear you mean? I don't have the K-Pipe anymore, I just shift gears whenever I hear there is not much left as extra speed/power in that gear. I think it was like 1st ; 0-30km/h, 2nd 30-55km/h, 3rd 55-75/80km/h, 4th 80km/h-top. Somewhere in that direction, but it has been 2 years ago since I sold it. The engine did indeed sound Ok, not giving you the feeling it would blow up at 100km/h.

[@khacduy2327]

Amersfoort81 awesome that's just what I need. sorry for my bad expression but you made it right :D but 0-30km? will that make the engine blow? :D or the sound will just be ok?

[@khacduy2327]

I mean in the gear 1

[@MotoSnax]

I don't really remember if it is really 30km/h when shifting to 2nd, sorry. But I think the K-Pipe has a rev limiter, so the engine won't blow. Just shift when it feels right. If you can't get more speed or torque from a gear, shift to the next.

[@khacduy2327]

Amersfoort81 okay thanks. but why did you sell it?

[@cdent_tuning6396]

That bike is restricted 62 mph means it's restricted or its just slow as hell

[@MotoSnax]

yamahasliderew50 It is 4 stroke, air cooled 125cc. So it's just slow, just like Honda's MSX125.

[@wiraisang9095]

what kind of camera you use bro?

[@MotoSnax]

This was shot with a Drift Ghost-S. I also got a GoPro 4 Silver, but I rarely use it. Image of a GoPro is way better, but Drift is smaller and has a lens which can rotate 300 degrees.

[@crbright82]

Can we switch to mph on the display

[@MotoSnax]

Yeah, should be no problem with any LCD screen.

[@twotone3471]

he hit 63MPH, but mine cruises (Bone stock @ 400ft altitude) @ 52MPH wide open, or 57 in a "Racing Tuck" LOL

[@xiaowei7606]

How many stroke it has ?

[@MotoSnax]

+D Ss 4 stroke

[@solo6965]

wow much better than honda groom

[@MickeyBreeze]

How much do you weigh?

[@MotoSnax]

I'm not sure at that time, probably 87kg or so.

[@MotoSnax]

@Tom Cookie; KPH. Wish it was MPH. ;)

[@84Thomasper]

+Amersfoort81 Roughly 60 mph

[@MotoSnax]

+Thomas Jørgensen 63mph. Those 3 extra miles per hour really count on this powerless 125cc. :)

[@eeronieminen]

+Amersfoort81 My 4-stroke 125cc honda scooter goes 110 easily and top speed without wind is 120, up to 130 with wind. Either the wind resistance counts on this type of motorcycle or my scooter has way more power

[@MotoSnax]

E. Nieminen K-Pipe 125 has only got 6kW. So top speed is not bad. Your scooter probably has more power. Sounds like it would have 10-11kW.

[@eeronieminen]

Amersfoort81 Yeah I have 12.3kw but is there any way to make this kymco same size engine produce as much power as the honda engine? Have you checked if the carburator has a limiter screw in it, like many 4stroke 50cc chinese scooters have? Is it limited from the air intake or exhaust? Because if this bike had 12kw, it would be a hell lot more fun to drive, since it would actually accelerate off the line. My scooter goes 0-100 in like 10 seconds with variator, and 125kg total weight. The k-pipe is so light and has manual that it would do it in about 8 seconds or so.

[@dencelosorio3079]

I thought the Kpipe have clutch?

[@MotoSnax]

Not this one. Semi-automatic. Maybe Kymco added it later on.

[@twotone3471]

MY US Bike has one, (clutch lever) though shifting is still optionally clutchless, its handy for in-gear re-starts for the somewhat cranky carburated engine until it warms up :)

[@MrDavidfuchser]

101 miles per fortnight. Not bad!

[@sanjivsingh-dubb6446]

What is the fuel consumption on this? And on the 50cc

[@MotoSnax]

+Sanjiv Singh-Dubb between 1:35-42km with me on it.

[@MotoSnax]

FinJeqqu 125cc does somewhere around 36-42km/l, but I'd prefer to tank every 100km's. Small tank.

[@BarPBarPkoyanee]

wat speed ?

[@MotoSnax]

Watch the video and see.

[@ngoctay20691]

how many km/l?

[@MotoSnax]

+N Lie Trick Between 35-42km on 1 liter. Depending on your riding style. I mostly got t around 35km on 1 liter fuel. When braking in the engine I have seen 42kms on 1 liter/

[@ngoctay20691]

+Amersfoort81 This moto not save fuel. 125cc. 8,2Hp and 35 ~ 42 km / l. my suzuki raider 150cc, 16Hp and about 45km / l. in my country, the price of gasoline is very expensive so I'm very interested in fuel economy. This moto is nice model, i love it buff not saving.

[@MotoSnax]

+N Lie Trick That depends on many things. When this was 35km/l, my weight was 97kgs (now it's 85kgs, give or take a kilo). I'm 1.80m, my riding style on the K-Pipe is full throttle at most places, speeds above 80km/h. If you weigh 60kgs, ride about 60km/h all day and you are shorter in length, then 45-50km / l should be possible. I have sold the K-Pipe btw. Maybe you like the model, but if you are used to 16hp, the K-Pipe won't be your thing. It has no power.

[@ngoctay20691]

+Amersfoort81 + 180cm and 95kg Amersfoort81. you too big for moto. I'm 170cm and 61kg. In my country, you can not driving with more speed 60km / h. I hope it will save more fuel.

[@MotoSnax]

+N Lie Trick Haha, you are right. I was too big for the K-Pipe. That's why I lost 13kgs. But still, with 83-85kgs, I'm still too heavy for a 6kW 125cc bike. If you can only go 60km/h and you are 61kg, I think 50km on 1 liter should be possible. But I'd rather have something more powerful. A liquid cooled 125cc is way more powerful. Think of KTM Duke 125, Yamaha MT-125 etc. I don't know what is available in your country and I cannot look into your wallet.

[@officialjohnwick1637]

how much $

[@MotoSnax]

Check your local Kymco website for the $$$.

[@TerpTalkGarage]

about 2000 us dolars

[@thunguyenla1959]

in Vietnam, it's 1700 usd

[@tramynguyenngoc8278]

This car is 50 cubic meters but not 125

[@MotoSnax]

It is a bike and it has 125cc's.

[@northcoastbulgarianstudio7938]

Amersfoort81 is slow... i have derby 50cc the top speed is 110km/h

[@MotoSnax]

Probably modified your 50cc. This K-Pipe 125 is stock. Let me tune that and then we talk again. Next to that, do not ever compare a 2 stroke engine with a 4 stroke engine. A 2 stroke can give more hp per cc, but needs more maintenance.

[@michaelhutson9268]

a little over 62 mph

[@julius9695]

Al die 16 jarigen hier doen stoer dat hun tweetakt brommertje harder gaat, ja oke leuk. Maar bij de eerste de beste controle van de politie ben je ‘m kwijt jochie.

[@blankcomodo9106]

precies, dis alleen geen brommertje meer. dis een motor

[@Nightboat]

Slow compared to my KTM 1290 SD

[@MotoSnax]

Wait till you see the Kymco K-Pipe 1250!

[@pancakevanvliet2520]

m'n brommer 50cc rijdt nog sneller dan dit zielige ding

[@MotoSnax]

Alleen durf jij niet de weg op met een rollenbank om de hoek en zal hij vast niet standaard zijn.

[@principlemethods5281]

I wanna get one but they're just waaaaay tooooooo sloooooooooow

[@MotoSnax]

Yeah they are slow. Good for around town.

[@Ghst-ii8eq]

i got 104 once

[@MotoSnax]

I never had that luck. :)

[@Ghst-ii8eq]

it was a lot of backwind tho :D

[@daoxuanhuu2012]

Không được bằng Future nữa :p

[@thunguyenla1959]

sirius e chạy cũng 112km. xe đã mua cách 6 năm. xênh xỏ máy móc chưa đụng.

[@solo6965]

wow much better than honda groom

[@MotoSnax]

No, Honda Grom can get past this.