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34/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.1 hp/kg
Torque
12 Nm
Engine
150 ccm
Technical Overview
2023 Kymco People S 150i Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Kymco's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2023 Kymco People S 150i relies on a 149.8 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 13.5 HP (9.9 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 12.3 Nm (9.1 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 90.1 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 People S 150i measures 130 kg (287 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.63 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,389 mm (54.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6.17-liter (1.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.76 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 224 km (139 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
90.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.63 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~224 km (139 mi)
Engine
Displacement149.8 ccm (9.14 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power13.5 HP (9.9 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque12.3 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.1 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Bore x Stroke59.0 x 54.8 mm (2.3 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineCVT
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.76 litres/100 km (36.2 km/l or 85.22 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases64.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks
Wheelbase1389 mm (54.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-16
Rear Tyre120/80-14
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight130.0 kg (286.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1038 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1171 mm (46.1 inches)
Overall Length2083 mm (82.0 inches)
Overall Width701 mm (27.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity6.17 litres (1.63 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsGreen, Blue
InstrumentsSpeedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Clock, Fuel Gauge, Engine Temperature, Ambient Temperature, Voltage Meter
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