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| {{Infobox Motorcycle
| | #Redirect [[Kymco Xciting 250]] |
| |name = [[KYMCO]] Xciting 250
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| |image = [[File:Kymco-Xciting-250.jpg|frameless|KYMCO Xciting 250]]
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| |aka =
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| |manufacturer = KYMCO
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| |parent_company =
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| |production = 2005 - 07
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| |model_year =
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| |predecessor =
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| |successor =
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| |class =
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| |engine = Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
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| |bore_stroke =
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| |compression = 10.6:1
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| |top_speed =
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| |power =
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| |torque =
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| |fuel_system =
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| |ignition = CDI
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| |spark_plug =
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| |battery =
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| |transmission = Automatic, CVT
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| |frame = Tubular steal structure
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| |suspension =Front: Hydraulic telescopic forks <br>
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| Rear: Single sided swingarm, [[hydraulic]] adjustable shock
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| |brakes =Front: 2 x 260 mm disc <br>Rear: Single 240 mm disc
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| |front_tire = {{tire|120/70 -15}}
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|150/70 -14}}
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| |rake_trail =
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| |wheelbase = 1600 mm / 63 in
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| |length =
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| |width =
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| |height =
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| |seat_height = 770 mm / 30.3 in
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| |dry_weight =
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| |wet_weight =
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| |fuel_capacity = 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal
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| |oil_capacity =
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| |fuel_consumption =
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| |turning_radius =
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| |related =
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| |competition =
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| }}
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| ==Engine==
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| The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves. The engine featured a 10.6:1 [[compression ratio]].
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| ==Chassis==
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| It came with a 120/70 -15 front [[tire]] and a 150/70 -14 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 260 mm disc in the front and a Single 240 mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Single sided swingarm, hydraulic adjustable shock. The Xciting 250 was fitted with a 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1600 mm / 63 in long.
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| == Photos ==
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| [[File:Kymco-Xciting-250.jpg|600px|KYMCO Xciting 250]]
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| [[File:kymco-xciting-250-06-01.jpg|600px|KYMCO Xciting 250]]
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| == Overview ==
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| There are many well-thought-out features
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| on the Xciting 250. The dash board includes a centrally located
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| speedometer that indicates kilometers per hour on the outer
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| ring, and miles per hour on the inner ring. AThe indicated speed
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| was about 5% optimistic compared to the actual. There are
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| temperature and fuel gauges to the right, and a tachometer to
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| the left. Yes, a tachometer on a CVT automatic scooter - maybe
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| Kymco felt they needed it to give the dash "balance." Just below
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| the analog speedometer display is a multi-function digital
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| display including a clock and tripmeter. The fuel filler cap is
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| located to the lower-right of the dash. The ignition switch
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| includes releases for the seat in several positions, a release
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| for the fuel cap, a steering lock and a shield.
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| Braking
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| The dual front (and single rear) disk brakes provided
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| plenty of stopping power for this 400+ pound scooter. Of course with me in the
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| pilot's seat, those poor brakes need to bring over 600 pounds to a stop and this
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| they did without complaint. The brakes did not feel either light or heavy to me.
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| In fact, I would say that the effort needed to operate them was just about
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| perfect. There was no noticeable dive or fade.
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| Storage
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| If you are planning on touring with a Kymco Xciting, you
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| will need to add some luggage. There are two small storage areas: one to the
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| lower left of the dash that can handle a pair of sunglasses and other small
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| items, and a... coin tray(???) at the tip of the seat. When I first saw this
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| little bit of hard plastic I was concerned that it might make the seat
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| uncomfortable (especially for the shorter among us). It didn't. As it happened,
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| I couldn't think of a use for it during my test, but it did not interfere at all
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| with comfortable seating. The storage area under the seat is somewhat shallow,
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| but it gobbled up a 3/4 helmet just fine. During my Friday evening ride with my
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| wife, we fit both of our armoured jackets under the seat. Bob at scooterville
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| said there is a colour-matched rear trunk available for the Xciting and I would
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| consider that a mandatory addition for any real touring. The battery is located
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| in the "tail" and is accessible behind a plastic panel under the seat. There is
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| also a light under the seat, a power outlet, and a mount for your mobile phone.
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| Seat
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| In looking around on the web and talking to other
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| scooterists, the main comment about the Xciting seemed to be that is was a "tall
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| person's" ride. If you glance back to the comparison chart, you will see that
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| the Xciting at 30.3 inches is the tallest with the Majesty next (29.5 inches),
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| then the Reflex (28.3 inches), and the Burgman 400 being the lowest (27.4
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| inches). Of course none of these compares with the King - The Honda Helix at 26
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| inches off the road. While the scooters in the chart share a similar layout, one
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| height difference is obvious. Look at the tire sizes. As one would expect, they
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| pretty much follow seat height. The Xciting has the biggest rubber with 15 inch
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| front and 14 inch rear tires. These big skins contribute to the distance from
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| the ground and give the Xciting a remarkably stable ride.
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| Riding impressions
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| The Xciting started easily and quickly settled into a
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| fairly smooth idle. I did not run any acceleration tests, but my
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| seat-of-the-pants opinion is that the Xciting is a touch faster off the line
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| than the Reflexes I have ridden and was about the same for roll-on speed. What
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| about the top end of the speedometer you ask? With a 200+ pound pilot, GPS
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| indicated 79 mph on a flat stretch. A lighter pilot would likely see just past
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| 80 mph. With the aforementioned pilot and his wife on board, the top was 75 mph.
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| Part of my test ride involved some twisties and hills on the run between
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| Prescott and Hudson. The Xciting demonstrated very competent handling and
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| offered a spirited but not sporty ride. At no point did I feel "under-vehicled"
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| on this ride.
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| Fit and Finish
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| One word: outstanding. The coloured body-work is glossy, all the pieces fit well
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| with each other, and the components appear to be of very good quality. Of course
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| the real test is time. After a season of doing my best to break my People 250, I
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| can say that Kymco's reputation for quality is well-deserved. I believe that the
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| Xciting will prove to be the equal of the major Japanese manufacturers in
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| quality and reliability.
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| Value
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| This is where the Kymco Xciting really shines. With twice the warranty period of
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| the other scooters in our comparison chart, the Xciting is still the least
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| expensive to purchase. Granted, Kymco does not have the dealer network that
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| Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha do, but the brand is still relatively new to the US
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| marketplace. According to Bob at Scooterville, Kymco's support and parts
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| availability has been excellent.
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| {| class="wikitable"
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| !Make Model
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| |Kymco Xciting 250
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| !Year
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| |2005 - 07
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| !Engine Type
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| |Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
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| !Displacement
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| |251 cc / 15.3 cub in
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| !Bore X Stroke
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| |72.7 x 60.4 mm
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| !Compression
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| |10.6:1
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| !Cooling System
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| |Liquid cooled
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| !Induction
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| |Carburetor
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| !Ignition
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| |CDI
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| !Starting
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| |Electric
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| !Max Power
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| |15.4 kW / 20.6 hp @ 7500 rpm
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| !Max Torque
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| |20.9 Nm / 2.1 kgf-m / 15.4 ft lbs @ 7500 rpm
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| !Transmission
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| |Automatic, CVT
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| !Final Drive
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| |Belt
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| !Frame
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| |Tubular steal structure
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| !Wheelbase
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| |1600 mm / 63 in
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| !Seat Height
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| |770 mm / 30.3 in
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| !Front Suspension
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| |Hydraulic telescopic forks
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| !Rear Suspension
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| |Single sided swingarm, hydraulic adjustable shock
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| !Front Brakes
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| |2 x 260 mm disc
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| !Rear Brakes
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| |Single 240 mm disc
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| !Front Tire
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| |120/70 -15
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| !Rear Tire
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| |150/70 -14
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| !Dry-weight
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| |190 kg / 419 lbs
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| !Fuel Capacity
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| |12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal
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| !Review
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| |Just Gotta Scoot
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| |}
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| == External Links ==
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| * http://www.justgottascoot.com
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| [[Category:Kymco motorcycles]]
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