Caro 100

2005 Kymco Caro 100 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kymco for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2005 Kymco Caro 100 features a 101.7 cc (6.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 7.9 HP (5.8 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 7.6 Nm (5.6 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 77.7 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 Caro 100 measures 93 kg (205 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (11.77 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Kymco archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2005 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.