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Super 8 150X

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34 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.1 hp/kg
Torque
12 Nm
Engine
151 ccm

2021 Kymco Super 8 150X Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kymco for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2021 Kymco Super 8 150X pairs a 151 cc (9.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10.5 HP (7.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.5 Nm (8.5 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 69.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Super 8 150X measures 105.5 kg (233 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.05 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 1,326 mm (52.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 4.92-liter (1.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.13 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 119 km (74 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Kymco archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2016 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
69.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10.05 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~119 km (74 mi)
Engine
Displacement 151.0 ccm (9.21 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 10.5 HP (7.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Bore x Stroke 57.4 x 58.2 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Driveline C.V.T.
Performance
Fuel Consumption 4.13 litres/100 km (24.2 km/l or 56.95 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 95.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Mono Shock
Wheelbase 1326 mm (52.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-12
Rear Tyre 130/70-12
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 105.5 kg (232.5 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.0996 HP/kg
Seat Height 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall Length 1935 mm (76.2 inches)
Fuel Capacity 4.92 litres (1.30 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric & kick
Color Options Black/Green, Black/Orange
Warranty 2-YearLimited Factory Warranty
Notes

Kymco is made by Kwang Yang Motor Company, Taiwan.

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A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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City & Commuting
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Seat Height
80 cm / 31.5 in
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Very lightweight — easy to handle
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