2016 Kymco People GT 300i Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2016 Kymco People GT 300i scooter motorcycle, Kymco features a 298.9 cc (18.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 29.5 HP (21.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 29.8 Nm (22 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 98.7 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the People GT 300i measures 165.1 kg (364 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.6 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9.08-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.68 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 247 km (153 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Kymco archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2012 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
98.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.18 HP/kg (5.6 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,250–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~247 km (153 mi)
Engine
Displacement298.9 ccm (18.24 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power29.5 HP (21.5 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque29.8 Nm (3.0 kgf-m or 22.0 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM
Bore x Stroke72.7 x 72.0 mm (2.9 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. EFI
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionElectric
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineCVT
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.68 litres/100 km (27.2 km/l or 63.92 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases85.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel
Front SuspensionTelescopic Forks, Upper and Lower Triple Tree
Rear Suspension5 Position Adjustable Dual Shocks
Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-16
Rear Tyre140/70-16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight165.1 kg (364.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1787 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1278 mm (50.3 inches)
Overall Length2129 mm (83.8 inches)
Overall Width749 mm (29.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity9.08 litres (2.40 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMatte white, black
InstrumentsSpeedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, Trip meter, Clock, Fuel and Temp, and 12 Volt accessory outlet
Carrying CapacityUnder Seat Storage, Helmet Hook, Top Box
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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