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35/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.11 hp/kg
Torque
11 Nm
Engine
150 ccm
Technical Overview
2005 Kymco 150 Grand King Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Kymco for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2005 Kymco 150 Grand King pairs a 149.5 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.2 HP (8.9 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11 Nm (8.1 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 81.6 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the 150 Grand King measures 110 kg (243 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.02 kg per horsepower).
Specific Output
81.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (9.02 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement149.5 ccm (9.12 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power12.2 HP (8.9 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque11.0 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.1 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
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