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38/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.16 hp/kg
Torque
27 Nm
Engine
290 ccm
Technical Overview
2019 Kymco People S 300i Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Kymco's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2019 Kymco People S 300i relies on a 289.9 cc (17.7 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 26.5 Nm (19.5 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm. With a specific output of 93.1 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 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 300i measures 165 kg (364 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.11 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 1,460 mm (57.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
93.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.16 HP/kg (6.11 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement289.9 ccm (17.69 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power27.0 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque26.5 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
CoolingLiquid
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 4
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic
Rear SuspensionDouble Swing
Wheelbase1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-16
Rear Tyre140/70-16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Bosh ABS
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Bosh ABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight165.0 kg (363.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1633 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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