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Spike

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34 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.07 hp/kg
Torque
10 Nm
Engine
120 ccm

2006 Kymco Spike Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kymco's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Kymco Spike pairs a 120.4 cc (7.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8.9 HP (6.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.5 Nm (7 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 73.9 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 Spike measures 120 kg (265 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.48 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Kymco archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2006 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
73.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.07 HP/kg (13.48 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement 120.4 ccm (7.35 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 8.9 HP (6.5 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque 9.5 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Cooling Oil & air
Transmission
Gearbox 4-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 120.0 kg (264.6 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.0738 HP/kg
Overall Height 1140 mm (44.9 inches)
Overall Length 2005 mm (78.9 inches)
Overall Width 730 mm (28.7 inches)
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A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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City & Commuting
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Very lightweight — easy to handle
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