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The 14 inch front, 13 inch rear and about 61 inch wheelbase along with the relatively light weight of the Downtown make for good handling in a variety of city and highway situations. The ergonomics of the Kymco Downtown are pretty limiting. A few people hated it. Kymco says the seat height is There is no adjustment in the seat. Other scooters allow for some fore-aft adjustment of this support. In some cases, taller riders have removed the support completely to set the riding position to their liking.

At this time, no other seat is offered by Kymco. This bothers me. The Downtown also has a relatively short reach to the handlebars. Simply offering a seat set up for the driver in a further rear-ward position would open this scooter up to a much wider range of potential customers. Customizing a seat is a common procedure. Nearly every Honda Silverwing rider I know has either customized their seat or purchased an aftermarket one.

Kymco Downtown i and People GTi The Downtown is more of a maxi-scooter configuration with more body to it. The People GTi has a shorter wheelbase and taller tires. In performance, the People is slightly faster up to about 60 MPH, but gives up aerodynamic advantage to the Downtown at higher speeds.

I am still considering some seat modification on my People, but that may well be limited to the installation of gel insert under the cover and just a touch of foam re-shaping, to increase the LONG distance comfort as I plan to use my People GTi for some touring. Kymco Downtown i and Grand Vista. The Kymco Grand Vista Grand Dink outside the USA is another fine scooter and one that has built a big following, especially among shorter-legged riders.

I was very fortunate to have a young lady in the Twin Cities offer her opinion after riding the Downtown. Lynn is a Grand Vista owner. Here are comments after a short ride that included both highway and city speeds. Would love if the mirrors folded in like Grand Vista. I tested figure eight pattern in parking lot and it felt more stable and not like it would tip over. Instilled confidence.

More versatile in situations where turning around is critical. Would need an extra storage box added for my use. Concerned if it is much heavier than the Grand Vista. Again, if this is a heavier scooter or more difficult for me to do, that would be a concern. Fit and Finish.

My expectations are high when I approach a new Kymco. Body panel tolerances are close and uniform. The finish on the burnt orange colored panels is top notch. The controls and switches feel solid and I expect they will hold up over time as well as my Kymco People has. I could not find anything to complain about in the area of fit and finish.

If it fits you , the Kymco Downtown i is an outstanding scooter. It will really shine at highway commuting and touring. Date: 30 March Date: 28 October Date: 09 September Date: 03 August Date: 13 November Date: 27 August Date: 13 February Date: 18 November Date: 26 August Date: 26 March Date: 12 February Date: 12 October Date: 26 June Main thrusters.

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